Software Engineer II
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Software Engineer position will design develop and maintain ERP applications and integration solutions to support all aspects of NI&S operations to include business management systems technology infrastructure management systems and automation solutions in a cloud based AWS environment. As a member of the Software Development team this position will support advanced network communications public safety cable television and data center services. This position will have a significant focus on network and systems automation and integration. Virginia Tech networks utilize multiple vendor routing switching and wireless technologies. The campus core and border consist of a sophisticated architecture that serves as the high-speed backbone for network services that meet the operational academic social and research needs of over 33000 students and 8000 faculty/staff. Additionally NI&S manages a Zoom voice system that supports almost 10000 voice services and E911 service for university sites across the state of Virginia. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Software Development and as a member of the Software Development team works closely with members of the Network Engineering team Applications Administration team and Product team. The Software Engineer is expected to:
- Design develop and maintain network and system automation and integration solutions that integrate with the Organizations ERP systems to standardize and simplify the deployment configuration maintainability and management of network infrastructure and voice services to improve staff efficiencies and service reliability and ensure compliance with security and operational standards
- Design develop and maintain both front-end and back-end web ERP and customer portal applications that support all aspects of NI&S operations to include business management systems and technology infrastructure management systems
- Troubleshoot application and automation issues throughout the entire technology stack to include AWS infrastructure CI/CD pipelines application code and network and systems integrations
- Provide excellent customer service and technical support to diagnose troubleshoot and resolve application issues
- Expand on relevant skill sets by actively participating in approved professional development opportunities such as training sessions and conferences.
Required Qualifications
- Master of Science degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 3 years of experience developing software in an enterprise environment at a major research university
- 3 years of experience with modern languages and technologies such as Javascript Java Python React etc.
- 3 years of experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL MySQL or Oracle
- 3 years of experience with container-based development environments such as Docker or Kubernetes
- 3 years of experience with cloud-based development (e.g. AWS)
- 3 years of experience with CI/CD environment
- 3 years of experience developing applications that integrate with external software systems via technology such as REST LDAP messaging systems etc.
- 2 years of experience working with product teams and stakeholders to design and implement technology solutions
- 2 years of experience working with network and network automation technologies.
- Strong organizational communication interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate)
- AWS Certified Solutions Developer (Associate)
- Demonstrated domain knowledge of network and network automation technologies through one or more of the following certifications: JNCIA-DevOps Cisco DevNet or equivalent
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
5/3/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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