Software Engineer

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Work type:Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Vice President-Info Technology
Department: Telecommunications Auxiliary
Location:Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid
Categories:Information Systems / Technology

Job Description

Network Infrastructure and Services (NI&S) is part of the Division of Information Technology at Virginia Tech. We provide advanced network, communications, public safety, cable television, and data center services. We design, deploy, and operate enterprise scale, high-performance computing and communications networks. NI&S is a dynamic and exciting organization with a commitment to continuous improvement and is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to fill this role. We provide the infrastructure and platforms to enable numerous services and teams across the university. Come build with us!

NI&S is seeking motivated individuals to be part of an agile software development team designing and developing applications and integration solutions to support all aspects of NI&S operations to include business management systems, technology infrastructure management systems and automation solutions. A successful candidate will be resourceful, able to work independently, and be willing to learn.

Required Qualifications

- Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or a combination of education and experience that equates to a Master's degre.
- Demonstrated experience with modern languages and technologies, such as Node.js, Javascript, Java, Python, React etc.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
- Working experience developing software applications

Preferred Qualifications

- Working experience developing in an agile development environment
- Working experience with container-based development environments such as Docker
- Working experience with Cloud-based development such as AWS
- Working experience with CI/CD
Working experience developing applications that integrate with external software systems via technology such as REST, LDAP, messaging systems etc.

Salary Information

$75,000 - $85,000

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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