Due to COVID-19, this position will be partially or completely remote for the time being. Eventually, the position will be on site.

Job Summary

Develops, supports, and maintains various software applications and solutions in support of the University's mission.

Responsibilities

• Executes the full lifecycle of complex software solutions, including research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, documentation, and other related activities that result in software-based products, ensuring their security, stability, integrity, and recoverability

• Develops applications and integrations according to specifications using appropriate programming languages, tools, development methodologies, and adhering to relevant standards, while communicating progress, and delivering within scheduled timelines

• Uses appropriate algorithms, logic, and data structures to solve problems

• Writes well organized, documented, and readable code

• Uses appropriate revision control practices

• Develops test plans and ensuring that code is well tested, covering expected cases and exceptions

• Works constructively and collaboratively to resolve problems

• Analyzes performance and function of code and takes action to correct deficiencies

• Assists in developing and maintaining departmental coding standards and participates in peer code reviews

Minimum Experience Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience developing user interfaces in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Experience in one or more web frontend frameworks, preferably Vue or React

• One (1) or more years of experience in SQL

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency with one or more of the following technologies: Python, Bootstrap, JQuery, PL/SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS-SQL

• Experience within a higher-education environment

• Experience with Agile development methodologies

• Experience with distributed revision control systems, Git

• Experience developing and utilizing REST-based APIs

• Experience with data exchange and object notation formats, such as JSON and XML

• Three (3) years of experience developing database-centric applications and working with query languages

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in using IDEs, such as Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, and Eclipse

• Knowledge and experience working in both GUI and command-line environments

• Knowledge and experience developing secure code and working knowledge of OWASP principals

• Able to accurately estimate development times and meet deadlines

• Understanding of software design patterns, such as model-view-controller and object-oriented methodologies

• Experience troubleshooting software issues using debugging tools and diagnostic methods

• Able to work with minimal supervision, seeking assistance when significant deviations are proposed or when unprecedented problems arise

• Able to appropriately assess and communicate risks, benefits, and alternatives

• Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position does not require travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced + Education