Software Engineer II - University of Rochester

GENERAL PURPOSE: The Software Engineer II provides technical expertise to create, modify and maintain software applications and systems through software design, coding, database interactions, testing and deployment. Has some knowledge of other aspects of software development, including business analysis, requirements generation, basic project management and systems architecture. The Software Engineer II is part of a team of software engineers and web professionals who collectively build websites and software applications that provide significant functionality and value to the University and customers. Supports existing applications/systems while providing excellent customer service. The Software Engineer II takes limited direction and receives limited guidance from their manager, project managers and senior members of the team. **JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** 1. Utilizes modern programming languages to build software to meet business requirements, including full-stack functional code development, implementing data integration and building APIs for data sharing. Designs functional processes, user experiences and user interfaces. Designs data models and database schemas. Assists newer team members as needed. 2. Adds functionality and features to existing applications. Replaces aging code with modern best practices and coding practices. 3. Investigates reported issues with applications and systems. Resolves issues through critical thinking and debugging. Maintains legacy applications and systems and replaces them when deemed appropriate. Documents systems, procedures and policies to assist with ongoing support. 4. Participates in project management and planning of projects. Estimates efforts for assigned tasks and sets milestones for project deliverables. Communicates expectations and status regarding project tasks. 5. Keeps abreast of the latest application development trends and applies them when appropriate. Participates in knowledge sharing efforts within the team and across the organization and code reviews. Other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS:** High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in related discipline such as Computer Science, Software Engineering or Web and Mobile Computing preferred. 2 years of relevant experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required experience: Experience with and knowledge of a modern object-oriented programming language and framework; Experience retrieving and writing to databases; Experience with industry standard development tools and technologies, including IDEs, such as Visual Studio, and source control tools, such as Git. Preferred experience: Experience in the higher education, medical or healthcare industry; Experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks; Experience designing database schemas and data models; Experience with project management methodologies, including Agile, from planning through implementation.Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Exposure to administering servers, including patching, configuring and debugging issues preferred. Cloud developer certification, such as Azure Developer or AWS Developer Associate preferred. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. **How To Apply** All applicants must apply online. _EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled_ **Pay Range** Pay Range: $ 68,400 - $102,600 Annually _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Location:** Central Administration **Full/Part Time:** Full-Time **Opening:** Full Time 40 hours Grade 054 University IT / C&DS **Schedule:** 8 AM-5 PM