Associate Software Engineer

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Job Description

Job Profile Summary:

The Associate Software Engineer assists in the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software operating or application systems. Communicates project information to client, project manager, or other design personnel working on projects. Writes and maintains complete documentation and may support more senior developers in documentation. Supports team members and ensures established goals and deadlines are met. Keeps management informed of status and significant problems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Work with Agile team members and assist in developing web applications and web services using Java, SOAP, REST, XML, HTTP, and other web technologies.
• Manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in high-pressure environments; excelling at pinpointing and resolving problems in early project stages to avoid cost/time expenses
• Deliver high quality projects on time, through ability to design architecture, write high quality code, and execute effective unit tests
• Assist in the integration of third-party products with existing infrastructure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects
• Work with internal customers to gather business processes and project requirements
• Researches, designs, and develops computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development/applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis
• Seek guidance and collaborate on software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
• Consults with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, and operational and performance requirements of overall system
• Develops software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well maintained
• Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned, assisting senior engineers as needed
• Aggressively seek new knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to software engineering
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Agile, specifically Scrum methodologies

Competencies:

Organizational or Student Impact:

• Executes well-defined tasks/assignments and has specific guidance on scope, methodology, expected timing, and results.
• Works on technical projects of limited scope with instruction; has close supervision on all work and limited decision-making.
• Limit errors to prevent impact to client operations, costs, or schedules.

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

• Close supervision on all work and limited decision-making.
• Specific guidance is required around scope, methodology, expected timing of tasks, and results.
• Work is reviewed thoroughly for completeness and accuracy.

Communication & Influence:

• Communicates with contacts outside of the immediate job area to gather, confirm, clarify, and interpret information.
• May work to influence parties within the job area at an operational level.

Leadership & Talent Management:

• Collaborates to develop self and others.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical University Degree or equivalent experience.
• Up to 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Uses basic technical skills to complete routine assignments.
• Knowledge is limited within a single technical area.

Department Specific Minimum Qualifications:

• Practical experience with Web Services development
• Associates degree or technical education/training in software development or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in REST/SOAP/SOA/XML/HTML development
• Other Technical Experience That Would be a Plus
• NetBeans, Subversion, Jira, Agile/Scrum project development, IDM/OSSO, ASP/.Net, DRUPAL,Groovy/Grails, Ruby/Rails, PHP, Hibernate/Seam, Banner, DROOLS, JBOSS, Technical Certification, Application Integration with legacy systems, JSF, J2EE, Java EE, , Query, JavaScript, SQL, Oracle or other database interface

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Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Disclaimer: This Job Description has been designed to indicate the general nature, essential duties, and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications that are required of the employee to do this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment and the University may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Position & Application Details

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Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

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