IT Software Engineer

University of Maryland; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work at College Park

Competitive salary

Background check following offer

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a Software Engineer to join the DevOps team within DIT. The role focuses on managing development platforms, implementing CI/CD, and supporting cloud-based apps to improve software delivery.

You will work with software engineers and architects to enhance our development ecosystem and build integrations and automation. The position emphasizes in-person collaboration at College Park, with essential duties including developing custom code and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Ability to develop custom code and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom applications, tools, and automation to support software teams.
• Manage and support enterprise software platforms and DevOps tools.
• Collaborate to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Assist teams with software delivery best practices and troubleshooting.
• Monitor delivery environments and seek automation opportunities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and AI-enabled development tools.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Mentorship

Communication

Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT). We’re seeking a Software Engineer to join our DevOps team. This position plays a critical role in supporting enterprise software development by managing software development platforms, implementing CI/CD solutions, supporting cloud-based applications, and assisting development teams with modern software delivery practices. The successful candidate will work closely with software engineers, architects, and technical leadership to maintain and enhance our development ecosystem. This position will also develop custom applications, integrations, and automation solutions to streamline the software delivery processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop custom applications, tools, and automation solutions to support software development teams and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage, administer, and support enterprise software platforms, including vendor-provided products and software development/DevOps tools.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Assist engineering teams with software delivery best practices, troubleshooting, and DevOps-related technical issues.
• Monitor application delivery environments and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Evaluate and support emerging technologies, including AI-enabled development tools and enterprise AI platforms.

This position is considered essential 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 emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.

May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: Three (3) years of professional software engineering experience.

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, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of custom interfaces and websites, using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies.
• Skill in effective written and oral communication.
• Skill in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces.
• Ability to provide basic mentorship to junior staff members.
• Ability to create custom code.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Additional Information

Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in-person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.

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.

Preferences

N/A

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of Three References

Best Consideration Date

11/06/2026

Posting Close Date

N/A

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department DIT-EE-Software Engineering Worker Sub-Type Staff

Regular Salary Range $112,800.00 - $135,360.00

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer 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.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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