Software Engineer
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 has (3) open positions for Software Engineers and 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. The successful candidates will be resourceful, able to work independently, and be willing to learn.
Required Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or commensurate experience
-Demonstrated experience with modern languages and technologies, such as Node.js, Javascript, Java, Python, React etc.
-Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
-Demonstrated experience with Git or similar code versioning repository
-Demonstrated experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
-Demonstrated experience developing software applications
Preferred Qualifications
-Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
-Experience developing in an agile development environment
-Experience with container-based development environments such as Docker
-Experience with Cloud-based development such as AWS
-Experience with CI/CD
-Experience developing applications that integrate with external software systems via technology such as REST, LDAP, messaging systems etc.
Review Date
December 6, 2019
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
About Virginia Tech
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