What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
- Provides advanced design, development, testing, and configuration of software systems and computer programs; performs advanced analysis, programming, troubleshooting, bug-fixing, and tuning of new and existing software.
- Consults with stakeholders / clients to review existing software solutions; develops new functionality and / or writes new code as needed; advises clients on critical decisions regarding information technology software solutions that will improve business process efficiency.
- Serves as a first point of escalation for diagnosis and resolution of complex technical problems arising from the deployment of software and computer programs.
- Acts as a lead and takes responsibility for designing advanced programmatic solutions and work with other developers on the team to resolve more complex technical issues.
- Ensures that all protocols used in the development and maintenance of software is up to date and compliant with university policies and standards; may participate in committees and communities of practice to share and improve software development practices across the university.
- Provides advanced research / analysis and stays up-to-date on new industry software development standards, emerging technology, UX / UI design / philosophy, and accessibility standards.
- Makes recommendations to improve, as well as implements, testing, quality assurance, and documentation protocols and procedures for websites and web applications; fixes complex bugs and resolves issues accordingly.
- Lead contributor in project planning, formulating objectives, estimating tasks; performs studies to include feasibility, conceptual design, cost / benefit analysis, development and implementation planning.
- May serve as project lead; often provides guidance to junior peers.
Qualifications
This position is posted at the Advanced Career Level but may be filled at the Career Career Level depending on the candidate's qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank. Please see the qualifications for each level listed below.
Career Career Level Requirements :
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
EXPERIENCE
Required
SKILLS
Required
Preferred
Advanced Career Level Requirements :
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
EXPERIENCE
Required
SKILLS
Required
Preferred
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Background Check : GlobalNOC's customers include Federal Government agencies. The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a background investigation to establish their eligibility for a position of public trust, and to maintain that eligibility. More information can be found in the following documents : Document 1 and Document 2
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana OR Bloomington, Indiana.
This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Advanced
FLSA : Exempt
Job Function : Information Technology
Job Family : Software / App Design, Dev & Eng
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
