Senior Software Engineer - Hybrid API & Integrations

Inside Higher Ed; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational media company is seeking a Software Engineer II for a hybrid position at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The role involves responsibility for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise system integrations, and offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers. Candidates should possess a strong background in programming and software engineering practices, with relevant advanced degrees and experience in integration solutions. This full-time position promises a dynamic work environment focused on technological advancement.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of programming experience for Master's, 5+ for Bachelor's.
• Solid experience with PaaS or SaaS development.
• Understanding of integration concepts, patterns, and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining integrations across enterprise systems.
• Mentoring junior engineers and facilitating knowledge transfer.
• Providing Tier-2 support for maintained solutions.
• Collaborating with IT teams on mission-critical systems.

Skills

Programming experience

Software engineering practices

RESTful and SOAP web services

Object-oriented languages

Front-end technologies

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Boomi

Informatica

MuleSoft

Job description

A leading educational media company is seeking a Software Engineer II for a hybrid position at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The role involves responsibility for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise system integrations, and offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers. Candidates should possess a strong background in programming and software engineering practices, with relevant advanced degrees and experience in integration solutions. This full-time position promises a dynamic work environment focused on technological advancement.