Job Details

Junior Software Engineer

Position Number: 6155738
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Computing - Programming/Analyst

Junior Software Engineer

Job ID: 284327
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Develops, supports and maintains various software applications and solutions in support of the University's mission.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Engineers and executes the full lifecycle of complex software solutions, including development, maintenance, documentation, and other related activities that result in robust, secure, and effective software-based products
2. Develops applications and integrations according to specifications using appropriate programming languages, tools, development methodologies, and adhering to best practices, while communicating progress, and delivering within scheduled timelines
3. Uses appropriate algorithms, logic, and data structures to solve problems and promote reusability
4. Writes well organized, documented, and readable code
5. Uses appropriate revision control practices
6. Develops test plans ensuring that code is well tested, covering expected cases and exceptions
7. Works constructively and collaboratively to resolve problems
8. Analyzes performance and function of code and takes action to correct deficiencies

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience
On-the-job training

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in the following technologies and concepts: PL/SQL (stored procedures), JavaScript, JavaScript-based web frameworks (e.g., Vue, React), Python, ORMs and data modeling

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in software development or related field
Experience within a higher education environment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to develop in web-oriented architectures, frameworks, and technologies such as Vue, React, Bootstrap, Flask, SQLAlchemy
Able to work in both GUI and command-line environments
Able to develop secure code by adhering to best practice prevention standards and implementing appropriate security frameworks (e.g., OAuth, OpenID)
Able to develop with REST-based APIs, SOAP, and other Open APIs
Able to develop software that meets technical specifications to satisfy business requirements
Able to write code that utilizes basic programming algorithms and data structures
Able to appropriately communicate challenges and issues
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Experience developing user interfaces using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
Proficiency in a programming language, such as Python, PL/SQL, and JavaScript
Familiarity with data exchange and object notation formats, such as JSON and XML
Experience using IDEs, such as Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, and Eclipse
Awareness of software design patterns, such as model-view-controller and object-oriented methodologies
Knowledge and experience troubleshooting software issues using debugging tools and diagnostic methods

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=284327&PostingSeq=1