Senior Software Engineer - 130290

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Senior Software Engineer

The Division of Continuing Education is seeking a highly skilled and motivated senior software engineer as a full cycle developer to engineer, analyze, design, estimate, develop, and enhance a sustainable enterprise software framework in Continuing Education.

What you'll do in this position:

1.    Develop custom web applications.

·       Review complex customer requirements and then design and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions.

·       Find creative and innovative approaches to the most complex software problems and provide solutions.

·       Assess system deficiencies and devise solutions to correct and improve.

·       Provide accurate work time estimates and work independently to deliver projects on time.

·       Test and document code using good shift-left testing methodologies.

2.    Mentor developer teams.

·       Mentor other developers to allow for skill/knowledge development through advice, coaching, and training.

·       Perform code reviews.

·       Develop and deliver training for development teams.

3.    Serve as advisor to or member of Architecture Council.

·       Provide critical analysis and feedback on tools and technologies used to meet the needs of CE.

·       Assist system architect in designing complex conceptual solutions.

·       Coordinate CE requirements with campus functionality and directions.

What qualifies you for this role:

This position provides an opportunity for people of varying levels of skill. Compensation and pay grade determination is based on your individual education and experience. Determination of pay grades will be made by the hiring department, not by the applicant. Minimum requirements include:

• Software Engineer (Level 54T): Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. (Approximate starting salary: $83,000 to $107,500)  
• Senior Software Engineer (Level 55T): Bachelor 's degree and 5 years of engineering experience required, or master's degree and 3 years of engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. (Approximate starting salary: $96,500 to $125,000)  

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

·       Understanding of relational database design and two years experience with SQL (ANSI or MS SQL Server)

·       Two years experience in needs analysis, functional requirements, and application design.

·       Three years experience developing web-based enterprise applications.

·       Expert understanding and use of HTML, XML, JavaScript, ColdFusion, JQuery, and CSS.

·       Assists in evaluating and implementing recent technological advances and industry best practices.

·       Excellent overall problem-solving, software design, and debugging skills.

·       Ability to provide accurate work time estimates, striking a balance between effective coding standards/techniques and non-negotiable customer priority deadlines.

·       Collaborates with and mentors team members. Assists in training new employees.  Provides direction to developers when managers are away.

·       Great interpersonal and communication skills.

·       Good technical writing skills.

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits , including:

·       401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)

·       Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually

·       Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

·       Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members

·       Access to athletic facilities

·       Excellent medical/dental benefits

·       Short/long term disability benefits

·       Paid parental and maternity leave

·       Wellness program

·       Free on-campus parking

·       Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents

·       Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Physical Exam Details: N/A
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: 03/29/2024
Pay Level: 54T, 55T
Approximate Starting Salary:

$83,000 to $107,500 (DOQ)

$96,500 to $125,000 (DOQ)
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!