Software Engineer / Information Technologist II
Position Summary
The Enterprise Development & Integration (EDI) team assists in automating business processes and manages administrative information for MSU units by providing solution design, development, implementation, and system support. The team also consults on vendor selection and implementation for MSU departments and units.
Reporting to the Enterprise Development and Integration Manager, the Software Engineer will execute the full software development lifecycle. Primary duties for the position include:
- Build technical solutions following business requirements and technical design documents.
- Write well-designed, reusable code.
- Execute software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
- Develop software components Integrations with fully functional software systems.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve development processes.
- Document and maintain best practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as 50,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate. This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Bachelor’s degree; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience implementing and supporting enterprise applications and integrations; ability to manage large projects to completion using resources within and outside of direct lines of authority; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with common development frameworks; experience with agile development; experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle; experience with Microsoft Technology Stack (SQL Server, ASP.Net, Web API); experience with automated testing frameworks; experience with Bamboo or similar CI/CD tools; experience translating requirements between clients and development teams; strong and clear written and verbal communication skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions
Three professional references knowledgeable of your work
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
https://tech.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.