Job Description
Job DescriptionTitle: Software Engineer
The Software Engineer is a full-stack developer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications that support the organization’s mission. This role combines technical expertise across multiple platforms and programming languages with a strong understanding of business objectives. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions within an agile team environment, independently executing moderate to complex technical work and contributing to architecture and implementation efforts.
The Software Engineer collaborates with teammates, clients, vendors, and internal partners to develop custom applications, enhance vendor systems, and support integrations connecting systems to broader organizational platforms. Responsibilities include system design, database development, API creation and consumption, testing, and support for on-premise and cloud-based solutions. The role also supports deployment automation, infrastructure maintenance, and DevOps practices. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain custom software solutions aligned with organizational standards.
Translate technical requirements into functional components.
Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to decisions on system structure, integration, and performance optimization.
Develop and consume APIs and web services for interoperability.
Maintain and enhance database-driven applications using Oracle PL/SQL and APEX.
Implement unit testing, automated testing frameworks, and follow version control and release management best practices.
Support infrastructure and applications in on-premises and cloud environments.
Contribute to deployment automation and DevOps workflows.
Create and maintain documentation for systems, integrations, and processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver technical solutions.
Support vendor system implementations and integrations.
Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
Engage in continuous learning to stay current with tools, languages, and frameworks.
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
5–8 years of professional software engineering experience.
Expertise in:
Full-stack development.
Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, APEX for complex queries, data migrations, schema management, and performance tuning.
One or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, C#).
Front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
RESTful APIs and system integration.
Version control (Git, SVN) and collaborative workflows.
Internet communication components (DNS, SMTP) and security protocols (SSL/TLS).
Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD tools.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with vendor system integration and ERP platforms (Advancement, SIS, Finance, HR).
Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards (FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR).
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools.
Understanding of institutional workflows.
Practical experience in database administration and application upgrade procedures.Full stack frameworks, Oracle, System Integration, Restful Architecture, Salesforce Environments, Oracle Apex, Oracle PL/SQL, Agile