Job Information
Rochester Institute of Technology Software Engineer II in Rochester, New York
8947BR
Position Title:
Software Engineer II
Organization:
ITS Application Development
Job Responsibilities:
As part of the Information Technology Services job family, this position is primarily responsible for partnering with the university to advance the RIT vision by providing reliable, secure, and innovative information technology services and solutions. Responsibilities include analysis of IT solutions and services, development and deployment of IT solutions and services, maintenance and support of IT solutions and services, effective alignment of IT solutions and services to functional business needs, and/or strategic alignment of IT and business.
As part of the Software Engineering sub family, this position is primarily responsible for technical design and development of complex software-intensive systems, applications and integrations.
Role Responsibilities:
Responsibilities includes, but is not limited to,
Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, and maintains a broad range of software based on specific user needs
Collaborates with business partners / end users to design and build scalable, secure, fit for purpose solutions, product customizations and product integrations
Performs coding, debugging, unit testing and modification of product software including troubleshooting throughout the application development process
Participates in the improvement of team skills, software techniques, system reliability and overall quality; ensures that services are supported, monitored and maintained throughout their full life cycle
Creates and maintains documentation for supported services; troubleshoots performance issues and partner with other teams and vendors to implement improvements; understands the core functionality capabilities of assigned third party applications and assists business partners in leveraging the technology to meet the needs of the university
Participates in the evaluation and selection process for new services
Participates in the evaluation and selection process for enterprise applications; this includes development of technical requirements and application assessments
Responsible for the administration, technical deployment, support and maintenance of selected third-party enterprise applications
Plans and schedules application maintenance, upgrades, and all other associated service overhead for selected third-party enterprise applications
Responsible for the completion of service requests and the resolution of incidents associated with selected third-party enterprise applications as assigned
Implements and administers application security that meets RIT security standards for assigned application
Provides 24x7 service support, including on-call rotation responsibilities.
Participates in ITIL practices of incident, problem management, service request, and change management as highest escalation point for software
programs/services
May perform other duties as needed.
FLSA Category:
Exempt
Requisition Number:
8947BR
College/Division:
Finance & Administration
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Employment Category:
Fulltime
Additional Details:
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Required Minimum Education Level:
Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
How To Apply:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :
121A
Required Qualifications:
Experience:
2-4 Years Design and development experience with proven success in a variety of technical projects
2-4 Years Analysis and design experience with proven success as technical leader in a variety of technical projects
2-4 Years Practical experience with the successful configuration, implementation, and maintenance of web-based applications is required
1-2 Years Experience with mobile software development (native and/or responsive web) technologies
2-4 Years Experience with software development and configuration management methodologies
1-2 Years Experience with prevalent relational database systems in an information systems environment
Knowledge/Skills:
Practical experience with the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of web-based applications
Experience with agile software frameworks(scrum/kanban)is required
Programming experience with PHP, HTML5, W3C standards, JavaScript required
Knowledge of or experience with OracleDB, SQLServer, MySQLand/or Postgres database is required.
Experience with DevOps principles and tools (jira, docker, CI/CD/Kubernetes) is required
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to coordinate activities and facilitate meetings with business partners, technical staff, and/or customers
Analyze complex business problems and evaluate the functional and technical impact of potential solutions
Present complex technical concepts to partners, staff, and customers in meaningful and effective manners
Ability to work directly with end users to identify and document functional requirements
Ability to translate end user requirements into effective systems designs
Assume a key contact/leadership role for assigned functional area(s)
Coach and mentor less experienced staff members both technically and functionally
Learn new technical, functional, and business concepts and adapt to new environments
Achieve most objectives with general direction and minimal managerial guidance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Python, Kotlin, Java, PHP, React, Spring, Angular, and Spring/SpringBoot
Knowledge of or experience with Drupal or other enterprise content management
Knowledge of or experience with JSON, XML, Web Services, and Stylesheets
Knowledge of or experience with Contenta, Python, jQuery
Knowledge of mobile application development
Department/College Description:
Information and Technology Services (ITS) provides information technology leadership, services, and innovative solutions to support RIT’s strategic goals. We plan, develop, implement, and maintain secure, reliable, and responsive systems, infrastructure, services, and programs. We collaborate with partners and stakeholders across campus to address the technical needs of the RIT community. We strive to provide outstanding service to the campus community
Shift:
A
What do we believe at RIT?:
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).
Work Location:
Hybrid — Remote/On-campus
Job Summary:
Rochester Institute of Technology(RIT) seeks applications for the role of Software Engineer II. This position is primarily responsible for the technical design and development of complex web software-intensive systems, applications and integrations.
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
68800
Hourly/Salary Maximum:
115200