Senior Software Development Engineer

University-System-of-Maryland-Office; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Tuition Benefits

Training & Development

Credit Union Access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Senior Software Development Engineer at University System of Maryland develops, integrates, and supports enterprise applications, web platforms, and data solutions while guiding the software team. You will lead architecture, APIs, and complex integrations across USM systems and cloud services, with emphasis on security and data governance.

Responsibilities include AI-enabled applications, data-driven tools, and ensuring accessibility and privacy standards are met, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting enterprise software applications.
• Experience developing and supporting web-based applications using modern tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Experience with relational databases, database design, and SQL.
• Experience developing and integrating APIs, web services, and enterprise systems.
• Experience applying software quality assurance, testing, and secure development practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, integrates, and supports enterprise applications, web platforms, and data solutions.
• Provides senior-level technical guidance to the software development team.
• Leads complex integrations among USM-wide systems and cloud services.
• Develops AI-enabled applications and intelligent automation to improve processes and decision making.
• Ensures security, privacy, accessibility, and data governance across applications.
• Communicates technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PHP

Python

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Job description

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Senior Software Development Engineer designs, develops, integrates, and supports enterprise applications, web platforms, data solutions, and AI-enabled technologies that improve the efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness of University System of Maryland operations while providing senior-level technical guidance to the software development team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise Application Development, Architecture & AI Solutions:

• Designs, develops, enhances, and supports enterprise applications.
• Provides technical leadership for application architecture, database design, APIs, systems integration, data flows, and full-stack application development.
• Leads the design and implementation of complex integrations among USM-wide systems, institutional systems, State of Maryland systems, cloud services, and external platforms.
• Designs, develops, and supports AI-enabled applications, intelligent automation, and data-driven tools that improve business processes, reporting, decision-making, and user experiences.
• Integrates enterprise applications with AI platforms, large language models, knowledge repositories, APIs, and institutional data sources while meeting security, privacy, accessibility, and data governance requirements.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and develops prototypes or proofs of concept to determine their applicability to USM business needs.

Software Quality, Security & Technical Standards:

• Establishes and applies software development, testing, code quality, security, and deployment standards.
• Performs or coordinates code reviews, application testing, vulnerability remediation, and performance validation.
• Ensures applications comply with USM cybersecurity, accessibility, privacy, data governance, and technology standards.
• Identifies technical debt and recommends improvements to application architecture, maintainability, reliability, and security.

Website & Portal Administration:

• Provides technical administration, development, integration, and lifecycle management for web platforms and content management systems, ensuring security, accessibility, performance, availability, and maintainability.
• Oversees website governance processes, standards, and workflows to support effective content ownership and lifecycle management across the organization.
• Provides technical guidance and support to website stakeholders while ensuring compliance with accessibility, branding, and cybersecurity requirements.

Customer Support, Training, and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partners with business owners, system administrators, end users, institutional representatives, vendors, and other stakeholders to support, maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve existing enterprise applications and technology services.
• Provides user training, troubleshoots technical issues, recommends process improvements, and facilitates knowledge sharing and cross-training within the IT department.

Systems Analysis and Business Process Improvement:

• Analyzes business requirements and operational needs to identify, develop, and implement effective technology solutions.
• Documents system functionality, business processes, workflows, and technical procedures to support ongoing operations and future enhancements.

ANNUAL SALARY

$145,000-$160,000

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education Level/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Required Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting enterprise software applications.
• Experience developing and supporting web-based applications using modern software development tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Experience working with relational databases, database design, and SQL.
• Experience developing and integrating APIs, web services, and enterprise systems.
• Experience applying software quality assurance, testing, and secure development practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving application, integration, and system issues.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, software architecture principles, and modern development workflows.
• Knowledge of source control systems, deployment methodologies, and application support practices.
• Knowledge of application security principles, cybersecurity risks, and secure coding standards.
• Proficiency in software development technologies, including PHP, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related development frameworks.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate operational needs into effective technical solutions.
• Ability to design, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications and technology solutions.
• Ability to evaluate technology solutions and recommend improvements that enhance system performance, security, maintainability, and user experience.
• Ability to prepare and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and operational procedures.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with business partners, system stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education Level/Certifications:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience developing enterprise applications using JavaScript frameworks such as React.
• Experience developing and supporting content management systems such as Drupal or WordPress.
• Experience with cloud-based application development and services, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or similar platforms.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation.
• Experience developing AI-enabled applications and solutions using platforms such as Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure Machine Learning, LangChain, or similar technologies.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, intelligent automation, and large language model (LLM) technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, application integration patterns, and cloud-based solution design.

• Paid Leave: 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick & safe leave, 16-17 holidays, 3 personal leave days, 12 weeks paid family medical leave.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement Plans: Mandatory and supplemental options with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA.
• Life Insurance: Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife.
• Tuition Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families.
• Training & Development: Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access.
• Credit Union Access: Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services.