| Senior Software Developer - Tufts Technical Services - (21001069) Description Department Summary: Tufts Technology Services (TTS) is a university-wide service organization committed to delivering technology solutions in support of Tufts' mission of teaching, learning, research, innovation, and sustainability. With staff across all of Tufts' campuses, as well as a 24x7 IT Service Desk, we collaborate with schools and divisions to meet the demands of a global, mobile community. We promote a collaborative, flexible work environment, embrace diversity and inclusion, and encourage personal and professional development. Learn more about TTS on our website and in the Working in TTS document. Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Associate director, the Senior Software Developer position requires an experienced, senior-level Java programmer to work on various applications like Kuali Coeus (KC) Research Administration System (open source), Snaplogic middleware and other Java/JavaScript based applications. In this capacity, the programmer under minimal supervision will develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs according to standards and best practices. This position will also be responsible for analyzing user needs and for designing, developing, customizing, and maintaining programs within an application area, working individually or coordinating development across TTS directorates, as part of a team or acting as the technical project manager. In addition, they will be responsible for translating requirements gathered from clients into use case scenarios, functional specifications, and application architecture designs. Qualifications Basic Requirements: - Skills and knowledge typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5+ years' experience in developing and modifying Java-centric enterprise systems.
- Strong foundational knowledge of and experience with open source projects, technologies and tools.
- Demonstrated experience building loosely-coupled, service-oriented distributed systems in an agile development environment.
- Proficient in the following:
- Languages/Platforms/Frameworks: Java EE and related frameworks such as JSP, Spring, JPA, and log4j.
- Web Services: SOAP or REST services, XML/XSL/XSD
- Web Development: HTML, basic JavaScript
- Middleware: Tomcat, Apache HTTP Server or other major application server
- Database solutions: Oracle/MySQL or other relational database, experience writing and maintaining SQL scripts
- Development Tools: Apache Maven, distributed version control systems such as Git
- Environment: Experience with Linux/RHEL and Bash scripting
- Testing: experience with continuous integration and writing unit tests.
- Understanding of secure design and coding practices.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with Kuali/Kuali Coeus software or other Research Administration software
- Master's Degree
- Application systems development experience in a major research university setting
- Experience integrating enterprise middleware with existing applications
- Oracle Java certification
- Knowledge and experience with enterprise workflow solutions
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer. Equal Opportunity Employer - minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity. Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Medford/Somerville Job: IT (Information Technology) Organization: Tufts Technology Services Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Job Posting: Feb 9, 2021, 1:27:28 PM |
