Software Engineer II (Hybrid Opportunity)

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

Software Engineer II (Hybrid Opportunity)

Software Engineer II (Hybrid Opportunity) Inside Higher Ed

Job no: 529039
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: IT Applications
Union: PSU
Categories: Computer & Information Technology, PSU A

About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land‑grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450‑acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state‑of‑the‑art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary
This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining integrations across enterprise systems, including the creation of custom APIs to support campus applications. This role also contributes to team growth by mentoring junior engineers and facilitating effective knowledge transfer. In addition, this position may take the lead on the execution and delivery of complex software development initiatives, ensuring adherence to best practices and established timelines. The position requires proficiency in navigating the full software development lifecycle, with a focus on sustaining, enhancing, and continuously improving existing solutions.

Essential Functions

• Actively participates in internal and external meetings as a technical lead, supporting the design and development of technical solutions.
• Collaborates with IT teams and client departments to deliver mission‑critical systems aligned with institutional objectives.
• Contributes to the design, development, and implementation of integration solutions across applications and platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Provides Tier‑2 support for maintained solutions, troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Responsible for maintenance and updates of in‑house developed legacy applications/systems.
• Mentors junior team members, encouraging technical growth and professional development within the team.
• Applies industry best practices in software engineering to build secure, scalable, and maintainable systems.
• Participates in professional development activities, including workshops and industry conferences, to remain current with emerging technologies and trends.

Other Functions Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with three (3) years of professional programming experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with five (5) year of professional programming experience.
• Good understanding of standard software engineering practices, including testing and release procedures.
• Solid experience with PaaS or SaaS development.
• Understanding of RESTful and SOAP web services and APIs. Knowledge of database systems and SQL. Strong understanding of integration concepts, patterns, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and experience with Agile methodologies, including Kanban and Scrum.
• Experience building user interfaces and systems integration, authentication methods, and web development. Familiarity with integration platforms such as Boomi, Informatica, and MuleSoft.
• Proven experience with an object‑oriented language (PHP, Java, Python, C++, etc.). Develop, test, and maintain applications. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices. Proficiency with front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly without formal training.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with and communicate with people from varying backgrounds and skill levels.
• Strong problem solving, debugging and analytical skills. Ability to multi‑task, time‑manage and pay attention to details. Persistence in solving difficult problems. Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with containerized environments.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions Typical office environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week.
• Some weekends and nights may be required.
• This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information Level 29 PSU Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage, please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.