Posted:
8/18/2025, 6:45:26 AM
Location(s):
Adelphi, Maryland, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Software Engineering
Summary:
Software Engineer works in the Department of Information Technology Solutions (ITS). Software Engineer is an experienced position responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, troubleshooting, and documenting solutions to support the software development life cycle.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Documents and maintains consistent architecture and technical approaches to web-based development projects. This includes the use of full-stack technologies used to deliver the solution, from relational databases to web services to front-end code and HTML.
Participates and performs in code, environment, and design reviews to ensure that quality work.
Participates in Agile software development practices across teams including task workflow, code repository practices, as well as CI/CD pipeline.
Works/ learns several development frameworks including Cold Fusion, Java, Javascript, JQuery, AJAX, JSON, HTML, CSS, XML, AEM.
Works with a variety of database systems including MySQL and Oracle.
Works with customers as well as internal development, project management, user experience, server engineering, and quality assurance teams to create web interfaces and solutions for UMGC’s customers.
Escalates and responds to emergencies and urgent issues with the appropriate level of urgency and professionalism.
Provides on-call support for emergencies and outages.
Works closely with other internal UMGC teams to define and maintain the infrastructure necessary to support customers.
Performs deployment tasks including code deployment, data migration, and verification testing
Provides administrative and user support for Content Management system (maintaining user base, permission, etc.).
Provides support to customer web producers and content authors.
Skills:
Knowledge and experience using some of the following technologies: HTML, CSS, AJAX, Bootstrap, JSON, Java, Javascript, Cold Fusion, relational databases, Web Services, XML, and related technologies. Experience with Source Control systems such as Team Foundation Server
Knowledge of Content Management Systems including Adobe and CommonSpot is nice to have
Knowledge of higher education practices, technologies, and challenges
Knowledge of best practices in coding, architecture, and web development
Proficiency in writing queries, stored procedures for SQL Server and/or Oracle
Must be detail-oriented and logical
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to keep up with new business and technical concepts
Able to work with minimal supervision
Must display a positive attitude
Understanding of Agile Frameworks (Kanban/Scrum)
Understanding of software development life cycle
Education & Experience Requirements:
Experience:
3-6 years of relevant professional experience
Experience with RESTful web services
Experience in the entire software development lifecycle
Preferred Experience Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Workplace Accommodations:
The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [email protected].
Benefits Package Highlights:
Hiring Range:
$115,000.00 - $125,800.00Website: https://umgc.edu/
Headquarter Location: Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Year Founded: 1947
Industries: EdTech ⋅ Education ⋅ Higher Education ⋅ Universities