Software Engineer III

Ohio

Athens (OH)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 138,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

medical

vision

dental

basic and supplemental life

winter break closure

paid holidays

educational benefits for you and elig

sick leave

vacation

retirement

Job summary

Ohio University is seeking a Software Engineer III to design and implement software and integrations across enterprise systems, third-party platforms, and data sources. The role emphasizes reliability, data exchange, and cross-team collaboration in a university IT environment.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of professional experience, with strong knowledge of APIs, ETL, middleware, and security considerations in enterprise settings.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

Designs and implements software and integrations between enterprise systems, third-party platforms, and data sources to support reliable data exchange and process continuity.
Plans, designs, and implements full-stack custom software solutions that may cross multiple technologies and units.
Ensures applications meet functional, technical and security requirements and evaluates code to meet industry standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

APIs

ETL pipelines

Middleware platforms

REST/JSON/XML

CI/CD

ERP/HCM experience

Data exchange formats

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Software Engineer III

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Business Title: Software Engineer III

Applications Accepted From: University Wide, Public: Open to the Public

Posting Number: 2016465T

Posting End Date: 08/19/2026

Benefits

medical
vision
dental
basic and supplemental life
winter break closure
paid holidays
educational benefits for you and eligible dependents
sick leave
vacation
retirement

OHIO IT partners with colleges and units to deliver reliable, secure, and user-centered technology that supports teaching, learning, research, and operations. We work in a product-oriented model, aligning roadmaps and services to university priorities, improving experience, building trust, and increasing efficiency. Team members collaborate across IT, academic and administrative units, and vendors to solve problems, reduce risk, and deliver measurable outcomes for the University.

Designs and implements software and integrations between enterprise systems, third-party platforms, and data sources to support reliable data exchange and process continuity. Develops integration and load tests to validate system connectivity and data integrity. Provides expert knowledge on maintaining, monitoring, and debugging live systems and integration pipelines. Works with project teams to translate broad requirements into well-defined features and tasks, with particular attention to integration patterns, data flow, and system dependencies.

Plans, designs, and implements full-stack custom software solutions that may cross multiple technologies, multiple products and/or organizational units. Ensures applications meet functional, technical and security requirements; evaluates code to ensure it meets industry standards and is valid, properly structured, and compatible with browsers, devices, and operating systems. Performs detailed problem analysis and research, identifies options, proposes solutions. Utilizes business and technical knowledge and experience to identify and analyze needs in order to create solutions to meet unique and potentially conflicting customer requirements.

Level Summary

Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities

May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.

Independence of Action

Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience delivering results in a large or federated environment (higher ed, public sector).
Demonstrated impact on satisfaction, reliability, adoption, or other metrics.
Ability to work and collaborate effectively with partners, customers, and stakeholders with diverse perspectives and needs
Strong skills in written and verbal communication, especially stakeholder communication and collaboration.
Familiarity with IT risk, accessibility, and security practices.
Comfort with IT methodologies and practices ( agile, service management, etc.).
Experience designing and implementing system integrations using APIs, ETL pipelines, or middleware platforms
Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and data exchange formats ( REST , SOAP , JSON , XML , fixed-length files, etc.)
Experience with integration testing frameworks and tools
Experience supporting or maintaining live production systems, including debugging and incident response
Familiarity with source code management and CI/CD practices
Experience working within or alongside ERP , HCM , or other enterprise platform environments
Familiarity with database platforms and query languages relevant to integration and data validation work

Department Information and Technology Office Pay Rate The salary negotiated at the time of offer will be commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the pay structure and Pay Administration Guidelines please visit: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation-pay

Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, retirement plan with a company contribution, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, parental leave program, vacation, and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

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Pay Grade 20 Pay Range $80,593.00-$138,208.00 FLSA Status Exempt Job Category Administrative at-will appointment Employment Type full-time regular Job Family Information Technology Job Sub Family Applications Development Job Level IC3 Job Open Date 08/05/2026 Posting End Date 08/19/2026 Planning Unit Information Technology Work Schedule Full-time, M–F with core hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET). Rotating on-call and off hours maintenance windows as scheduled (may include evenings and weekends). Periodic on-campus presence as needed for planning or training. Flexible Schedule: Alternative or compressed schedules may be approved based on business need.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

This role is primarily desk-based with extensive use of desktop computers, phones, and other standard office equipment. Work is performed in an office or remote environment with regular interruptions and deadlines. Physical demands are typical of office work, including sitting for extended periods and repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse.

Months 12 month Campus Athens Expected hours worked per week Expected duration of assignment Indefinite Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Robert Foreman, foremar1@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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