Software Engineer I

Lensa; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa, a leading career site, presents an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer I at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. This role offers a chance to engage in full-stack development, collaborating with a team to enhance software applications that serve the university community. Ideal for those who are passionate about technology and teamwork, applicants should possess a relevant degree and be eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise to create, modify and maintain software applications.
• Utilizes modern programming languages to build software including API development.
• Designs data models and database schemas.

Skills

Modern object-oriented programming language

Database interaction

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Web and Mobile Computing

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Job description

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, University of Rochester, is seeking professionals in Rochester, NY. Apply via Lensa today!

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

44 Celebration Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

100089 University IT / C&DS

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URG 111

Compensation Range

$63,815.00 - $95,723.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer I provides technical expertise to create, modify and maintain software applications and systems through coding, software testing and database interactions. Has some knowledge of other aspects of software development, including business analysis, requirements generation, deployment, basic project management, software design and systems architecture. The Software Engineer I is part of a team of software engineers and web professionals who collectively build websites and software applications that provide significant functionality and value to the University and customers. Supports existing applications/systems while providing excellent customer service. The Software Engineer I takes direction and receives guidance from their manager, project managers and senior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, utilizes modern programming languages to build software to meet business requirements, including full-stack functional code development, implementing data integration and building APIs for data sharing. Designs functional processes, user experiences and user interfaces. Designs data models and database schemas.
• Adds functionality and features to existing applications. Replaces aging code with modern best practices and coding practices.
• Investigates reported issues with applications and systems. Resolves issues through critical thinking and debugging. Assists with documenting systems, procedures and policies to assist with ongoing support.
• Participates in project management and planning of projects. Estimates efforts for assigned tasks and sets milestones for project deliverables. Communicates expectations and status regarding project tasks.
• Keeps abreast of the latest application development trends and applies them when appropriate. Participates in knowledge sharing efforts within the team and across the organization and code reviews.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline such as Computer Science, Software Engineering or Web and Mobile Computing (preferred)
• 1 year of relevant experience (preferred)
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with and knowledge of a modern object-oriented programming language and framework.
• Experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks (preferred)
• Experience retrieving and writing data to databases (preferred)
• Experience designing database schemas and data models (preferred)
• Experience in the higher education, medical or healthcare industry (preferred)
• Experience with industry standard development tools and technologies, including IDEs, such as Visual Studio, and source control tools, such as Git (preferred)
• Experience with project management methodologies, including Agile, from planning through implementation (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exposure to administering servers, including patching, configuring and debugging issues (preferred)
• Cloud developer certification, such as Azure Developer or AWS Developer Associate (preferred)
  
  

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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