Software Developer III for Information Services

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); Remoto; USD 95.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Liberty University seeks a Software Developer III to join the SIS IT Development team. You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software supporting the Student Information System and Identity Management services.

Expect to grow into broader ownership and shape technical decisions with senior staff. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions, guiding architecture, code reviews, and best practices while mentoring junior developers and

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• 5+ years of software development experience, with a strong portfolio of completed projects, is required.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to guide architectural decisions and lead technical discussions within the team.
• Full Stack Proficiency: Deep understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end technologies (e.g., databases, Java, Node.js, PHP, Spring).
• System Design: Strong skills in designing scalable and maintainable systems and understanding design patterns.
• Advanced Testing Skills: Proficiency in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing frameworks.
• DevOps Familiarity: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control practices, as well as knowledge of deployment strategies.

Mansioni

• Write clean, efficient code and participate in code reviews to ensure quality standards are maintained and development skills are honed.
• Analyze code and identify bugs, using logical reasoning to resolve issues. Ability to seek guidance and feedback as needed.
• Consistently deliver code on schedule and adhere to established processes.
• Handle a mixture of technical challenges, efficiently balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Establish and enforce coding standards and conduct regular code reviews to maintain high quality.
• Facilitate team collaboration by leading technical discussions and effectively creating consensus and clarity while resolving differing viewpoints among more junior developers.
• Apply analytical thinking early in the project cycle to guide intentional software design and user experience decisions.
• Provide support to junior developers on technical challenges as needed, mentor them, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Proactively explore new and innovative solutions to enhance existing features and improve user experience.

Conoscenze

Full stack

React

Angular

Java

Node.js

PHP

Spring

CI/CD

Testing

System design

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Strumenti

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Databases

Descrizione del lavoro

A Software Developer is responsible for contributing to the design,development, and maintenance of high-quality software solutions.This role supports a range of diverse and technically challengingprojects. Opportunities and responsibilities will expand over time,with increasing technical scope and ownership. Collaboration withcross-functional teams is expected to ensure effective delivery andalignment with business goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This Software Developer III position is for the Student InformationServices (SIS) Team in IT Development. This role will beresponsible for the development, testing, and maintenance ofsoftware solutions that support Liberty's Student InformationSystem (SIS) initiative. The developer will contribute directly toIdentity Management (IDM) services and core SIS applicationdevelopment, working closely with technical leads, businessanalysts, and other developers to deliver secure, scalable, andmaintainable solutions that meet the university's operationalneeds.

• Write clean, efficient code and participate in code reviews toensure quality standards are maintained and development skills arehoned.
• Analyze code and identify bugs, using logical reasoning toresolve issues. Ability to seek guidance and feedback asneeded.
• Consistently deliver code on schedule and adhere to establishedprocesses.
• Handle a mixture of technical challenges, efficiently balancingmultiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Able to navigate shiftingpriorities, maintain focus during high-pressure situations, andhelp set estimates for effective planning.
• Establish and enforce coding standards and conduct regular codereviews to maintain high quality. Make architectural decisions onindividual features.
• Facilitate team collaboration by leading technical discussionsand effectively creating consensus and clarity while resolvingdiffering viewpoints among more junior developers.
• Apply analytical thinking early in the project cycle to guideintentional software design and user experience decisions,preventing issues down the line.
• Consistently show up prepared, on time, and available tosupport the team. Take ownership of individual and sharedresponsibilities, ensuring tasks are completed and team commitmentsare met. Actively support others and step in when needed to helpthe team succeed. May be called upon to support potential High orCritical incidents after hours, as needed.
• Provide support to junior developers on technical challenges asneeded, mentor them, and can communicate effectively withstakeholders to translate business requirements into technicalsolutions.
• Proactively explore new and innovative solutions to enhanceexisting features and improve user experience.
• Utilize experience to provide insight into code reviews andprovide constructive feedback to improve team skills.
• Support planning and contribute to structuring team developmentprocesses, ensuring clear tasks and timelines.
• Adhere to Liberty University policies, representing theUniversity in an exemplary and professional manner.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’sChristian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or relatedfield is required.
• 5+ years of software development experience, with a strongportfolio of completed projects, is required.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to guide architectural decisionsand lead technical discussions within the team.
• Full Stack Proficiency: Deep understanding of front-endtechnologies (e.g., React, Angular) and back-end technologies(e.g., databases, Java, Node.js, PHP, Spring).
• System Design: Strong skills in designing scalable andmaintainable systems and understanding design patterns.
• Advanced Testing Skills: Proficiency in unit, integration, andend-to-end testing frameworks.
• DevOps Familiarity: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and versioncontrol practices, as well as knowledge of deploymentstrategies.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, bothverbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writingEnglish to support professional correspondence andcollaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills torepresent Liberty University in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability toassess situations, evaluate information, and solve both routine andcomplex problems using sound judgment.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to perform desk-based work, includingcomputer use and data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings andcollaborative settings, with or without reasonableaccommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Remote

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties andresponsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle(or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a validdriver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval,and liability insurance is required when driving in the performanceof the employee’s position.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Remote Location

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications,experience, education, skills, and certifications, along withUniversity needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarksmay be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity toensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensationstructure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensivebenefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, andtuition assistance.

$95,000.00 - $115,000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility offensuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal andstate statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promotingforall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to therequirements of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions andprivileges of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable state ofemployment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject toreligious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliancewith both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exceptionto the “religion” component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions),and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs.