Software Engineer

IT@JH University Information Systems is seeking a Software Engineer who will be responsible for the creation, implementation, maintenance, performance, production support and documentation of various departmental and enterprise-wide application systems. This includes but is not limited to the installation, modification, and testing of new and/or upgraded applications (packages or home grown), operating systems, file structures, hardware, communication devices, and productivity tools. Applies analysis techniques and procedures to gather and then translate business requirements into functional/technical specifications and designs. Using functional specifications and designs, produces all or part of the deliverables. Maintains databases and application system code.

General Summary/Purpose:

The Software Engineer in IT@JH, University Information Systems will participate in and/or guide the development and support of administrative and educational/academic computing initiatives, including the Student Information System (SIS) and its extensions, career services system, admissions system and other enterprise systems. The Software Engineer is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and support of centrally-managed systems which support the academic mission of the university.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for the analysis, implementation and maintenance of the following:

• Third Party Systems integrations, specifically, but limited to:
• Admissions
• Career Services
• Financial Aid

Specific Devices, Software, Projects:

Student Information System and its extensions / customizations, Astra Scheduling, PowerFAIDS, iHopkins, Hopkins Academic Program Inventory (HAPI), J-card, Johns Hopkins International Travel Registry, Degree Audit, various HR systems, Career Services Systems, Graduate Admissions, and related integrations. Additionally, supporting Innovation in Development, Engagement, and Learning Systems (IDEALS) initiatives including Maryland Excels (https://www.marylandexcels.org).

Thorough knowledge of, and demonstrable experience, with Microsoft SQL Server (including T-SQL, views, stored procedures, user defined functions, etc.), Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, VB.NET), Active Server Pages, COM/COM+, XML/XSL, HTML/Javascript/CSS; report development experience with SQL Reporting Service. Experience with cloud technologies (AWS and/or Azure), web back-end technologies (ex. Symfony), web app platforms (ex. AngularJS), .Net Core and/or PHP is a plus.

Scale/Size of Area, Project:

• Enterprise-wide

Work location: MTW Davis 3110A, 5801 Smith Ave, Suite 3110A, Baltimore, MD 21209

On call requirements: n/a

Minimum qualifications:

Tasks are highly complex and varied in nature. Defines and discerns key aspects of a problem and develops an integrated solution within a broad technical and business context. Provides guidance/training to more junior staff. Recognized expert internally within a discipline. Will have multiple tasks with conflicting priorities. Problems are defined as business, technical and integration.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Additional experience may be substituted for education.

Required Experience:

• Five years of related work experience with computer systems and applications. Additional education may substitute for experience.
• Thorough knowledge of, and demonstrable experience;
• OS/Infrastructure: Windows, Unix, Docker
• SQL: MS SQL and MySQL (including T-SQL, views, stored procedures, user defined functions, etc.)
• Languages: PHP: 5.x and 7.x, C#, Java, etc.
• Web back-end frameworks: Symfony, Doctrine or other modern frameworks with ORMs, dependency injection, etc.
• Web app platforms: AngularJS or similar
• Cloud integration : AWS (SQS, Beanstalk, Cloudwatch) or Azure
• Source Control: Git and Gitflow

• Experience with Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, C#, VB.NET), XML/XSL, HTML/Javascript/CSS; report development experience with SQL Reporting Service is desirable.

Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits or 18 graduate degree credits = 1 year of experience. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college coursework may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge in the assigned application as well as the platform on which it runs.
• Experience with student information systems, CRM or university administrative systems is highly desirable.
• Experience with implementing and customizing/extending a vendor-provided solution.
• Experience with Java, Python, Ruby, PHP, or other web technologies is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA’s):

• Must possess all requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities as posted in the supplemental section.
• Must demonstrate strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work on multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
• Ability to execute assigned project tasks within established schedule.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the service of users and colleagues.
• Writes and communicates clearly and concisely.
• Possesses sound documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must demonstrate exemplary customer service skills

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities: same as generic

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications: n/a

Any specific physical requirements for the job: n/a

Supervisory responsibility (indicate the number and type of persons supervised by incumbent): n/a

Budget authority (indicate dollar amount of budget managed and type/level of authority): n/a