Software Engineer II (Remote Opportunity)

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued-and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining integrations across enterprise systems, including the creation of custom APIs to support campus applications. This role also contributes to team growth by mentoring junior engineers and facilitating effective knowledge transfer. In addition, this position may take the lead on the execution and delivery of complex software development initiatives, ensuring adherence to best practices and established timelines. The position requires proficiency in navigating the full software development lifecycle, with a focus on sustaining, enhancing, and continuously improving existing solutions.

Essential Functions

• Actively participates in internal and external meetings as a technical lead, supporting the design and development of technical solutions.
• Collaborates with IT teams and client departments to deliver mission-critical systems aligned with institutional objectives.
• Contributes to the design, development, and implementation of integration solutions across applications and platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Provides Tier-2 support for maintained solutions, troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Responsible for maintenance and updates of in-house developed legacy applications/systems.
• Mentors junior team members, encouraging technical growth and professional development within the team.
• Applies industry best practices in software engineering to build secure, scalable, and maintainable systems.
• Participates in professional development activities, including workshops and industry conferences, to remain current with emerging technologies and trends.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with three (3) years of professional programming experience -OR- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with five (5) year of professional programming experience.
• Good understanding of standard software engineering practices, including testing and release procedures.
• Solid experience with PaaS or SaaS development.
• Understanding of RESTful and SOAP web services and APIs. Knowledge of database systems and SQL. Strong understanding of integration concepts, patterns, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and experience with Agile methodologies, including Kanban and Scrum.
• Experience building user interfaces and systems integration, authentication methods, and web development. Familiarity with integration platforms such as Boomi, Informatica, and MuleSoft.
• Proven experience with an object-oriented language (PHP, Java, Python, C++, etc.). Develop, test, and maintain applications. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices. Proficiency with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly without formal training.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with and communicate with people from varying backgrounds and skill levels.
• Strong problem solving, debugging and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task, time-manage and pay attention to details. Persistence in solving difficult problems. Ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Familiarity with containerized environments.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical office environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week.
• Some weekends and nights may be required.
• This position has the opportunity for a remote work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where the employee's work location is to work from a site other than the UMass Amherst campus. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information

Level 29

PSU Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage, please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.