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Software Engineer

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number: 129904
Title: IT Engineer
Functional Title: Software Engineer
Category Status: 35-Exempt Contingent Category 2
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.00
Unit: DIT-EE-Software Engineering
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Software Engineer maintains, implements, and integrates both on premise and hosted systems using primarily Java and web-based technologies. The position is hands-on, agile, team-based development.
The Software Engineer is responsible for:
  • Implementing software applications within a development team.
  • Following a formal development methodology and working within scheduled timelines.
  • Participating in peer code reviews, documentation, and formal testing.

This position is considered an essential position and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergencies to help maintain continuity of University services
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Contingent II Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
  • 3 to 5 years of professional experience supporting the operations, maintenance, and administration of information technology infrastructure.
Other:
  • Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to follow directions from more senior team members but also able to work independently
  • Basic mentorship to junior staff members
  • A demonstrated commitment to customer service
  • Ability to effectively manage workload and delivery assignments on time
  • Skilled in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces
  • Experience working productively in a software engineering team in the design, development, and implementation of a software module/component
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Familiarity with java web application environments (Servlets, JSP, HTML, CSS)
  • Familiarity with Spring frameworks, databases (preferably Oracle), and data binding tools (ORM, XML)
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Benefits Included:

Salary range is $92,000 – $110,000.

Visa Sponsorship Information:

  • DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
  • F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Sedentary work. Employee will need to be able to sit for long periods of time to work on a computer, as well as travel occasionally to meet with clients and customers on and off campus. May need to work evenings and/or weekends. This position is considered an essential position and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergencies to help maintain continuity of University services.
Posting Date: 10/02/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 10/16/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References (no emails sent from system)
Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Will you need UMD to sponsor you for a visa to work legally in the United States, now or in the future (meaning you will need visa sponsorship by an employer to work in the United States)? *Candidates eligible to renew employment authorization without employer sponsorship, such as beneficiaries of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”), Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”), Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), or who are applicants for adjustment of status or asylum, should answer “No” to Question 2.
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you currently in the United States on an F-1 student visa?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * If you answered yes to the last question, please answer the following questions: How many months remain on your authorized period for optional practical training? What is your field of study/major?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Are you willing to serve as an Essential employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * How did you hear about this position?
    • LinkedIn
    • UMD Job Site
    • Personal Referral
    • Washington Post
    • Baltimore Sun
    • Local Publication
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Inside Higher Education
    • INDEED
    • HERC
    • Hispanic Outlook
    • Diverse Jobs
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Professional Journal
    • Listserv
    • Other
    • SimplyHired
    • CareerBliss
    • Job Fairs
    • Monster.Com
    • Craigslist
    • UMD Job Fair
    • CareerBuilder