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Virginia Tech

Senior Software Engineer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Blacksburg, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $92K - $110K

💻 Software Engineering

🗓️ February 17th, 2025

CI/CD Docker Kubernetes

Edtech.com's Summary

Virginia Tech is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. This role involves working on enterprise applications, automation, and cloud solutions within an agile development team, utilizing skills in Node.js, Python, React, AWS, and SQL. The engineer will design and develop applications to support various operations and integrate external software systems.
 
Highlights 
  • Develop and integrate enterprise applications and technology solutions.
  • Utilize Node.js, Python, React, AWS, and SQL in software development.
  • Salary range: $92,000 - $110,000.
  • Requires a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD environments necessary.
  • Preferred AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills required.
  • A criminal conviction check is required for employment.
  • No visa sponsorship available.

Senior Software Engineer Full Description

Job Description
Network Infrastructure and Services (NI&S) is part of the Division of Information Technology at Virginia Tech. We provide network, wireless, public safety, voice, cable TV, computing and cloud services for employees, students, and partners at Virginia Tech. 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. 

The NI&S Software Development team is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person for a senior software engineer position to provide analysis and application development as a member of an agile development team responsible for 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 skilled in software development technologies and methodologies, resourceful, able to work independently and in a team, and be willing to learn.

Required Qualifications
● Master’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to an advanced degree
● Demonstrated professional application development experience
● Demonstrated experience with modern languages and technologies, such as Node.js, Javascript, Java, Python, React etc.
● Demonstrated experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
● Demonstrated experience with container-based development environments such as Docker or Kubernetes
● Demonstrated experience with cloud-based development (e.g. AWS)
● Demonstrated experience with CI/CD environment
● Demonstrated experience developing applications that integrate with external software systems via technology such as REST, LDAP, messaging systems etc.
● Demonstrated experience working with product teams and stakeholders to design and implement technology solutions 
● Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills
Preferred Qualifications
● AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate)
● AWS Certified Solutions Developer (Associate)
● Experience developing in an agile development environment

Appointment Type
Regular

Salary Information
$92,000 - $110,000

Review Date
2/24/2025

Additional Information
No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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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