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Java Developer/Software Engineer OR Junior Java Developer- Computing Services

Posted on: February 2, 2021 Apply Now
Full-Time Job, North/Western Pennsylvania Regional Opportunities Expires March 1, 2021

The Computing Services central IT department provides services that have strategic impact on university goals. We make decisions based on interaction and valuable input from colleagues engaged in the education, research and administration efforts of the university. We are a learning organization and approach successes and mistakes as a learning experience to continually cultivate a culture of intelligent risk taking. Join us and be part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, diversity, team and individual growth.

The Enterprise Applications Development Team develops and supports several critical systems for the university. We are searching for a talented and passionate Java Developer/Software Engineer or a Junior Java Developer (two opportunities available) to join a friendly team of developers and participate in crafting state of the art software to be used by students, faculty, and administrators of the university. You will help design, develop and maintain software in the Student Information Systems (SIS) arena and enjoy witnessing your creation be used by thousands in the campus community. Our team has been achieving great success through teamwork, innovation, cooperation, and accountability. We use Agile Software Development methodology for developing back end and user interfaces based on web technologies.

We are looking for a dedicated individual with strong oral/written communications, organizational skills and the ability to participate in cross-function teams. You must be deeply effective independently, but also thrive within a team environment.

Core Responsibilities include:

  • Design and develop high quality software for Student Information System
  • Maintain existing Java and C code
  • Participate in elaboration, functional, and architectural meetings
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation
  • Collaborate with CMU community business partners regarding technical issues and testing

You must demonstrate:

  • Proficiency with Java and C applications, as well as shell and other scripting languages
  • Ability to debug and troubleshoot C and java applications
  • Proficiency with Oracle databases SQL queries development
  • Preferred experience with Web Application Development technologies such as Tomcat/Apache, UI frameworks such as Swing, Google Web Toolkit, and JavaScript
  • Knowledge on automated testing framework – unit testing and/or acceptance testing tools preferred

Qualifications:

Java Developer qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required. A degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems or related is preferred
  • A minimum of one (1) year of java programming is required

Junior Java Developer qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required. A degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems or related is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Operating in a Windows and Linux/Unix environment
  • JavaScript programming
  • Experience with Agile Development Methodology (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
  • Experience in a higher education environment

Requirements

  • Background check

More Information

Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. www.cmu.edu/jobs/why-cmu/.

A listing of employee benefits is available at: www.cmu.edu/jobs/benefits-at-a-glance/.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Statement of Assurance: https://www.cmu.edu/policies/administrative-and-governance/statement-of-assurance.html.

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