Software Developer I

Company: Southern New Hampshire University
Location: Manchester
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

We are one growing team with one powerful goal - and as a global leader in education, we strive for a workforce that reflects the individual differences of our learning community. We believe that our employees can be their best selves when they can be their true selves. That is why we're committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion in which all our employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered. Together, we will shape the future of education by transforming lives beginning with yours.This position will partially be based in the following office location.Manchester, NHHowever, partial remote work from the following states may also be considered: Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont.The OpportunityPosition Summary:Southern New Hampshire University is looking for an experienced generalist and Software Developer I who will report to Senior Software Development Manager in the Business Technology Solutions (BTS) Department of Information Technology Solutions. As a Software Developer I, you will develop software solutions in support of users to achieve their goals within our CRM Platform and business processes. The Software Developer I is responsible for the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of diverse software solutions across platforms and technology stacks, with a focus on Microsoft and .NET technologies. Responsibilities include design, development, testing, documentation, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of multiple software solutions from beginning to live production support. There will be a focus on rapid development of proof of concepts to determine feasibility.In this role, you will get to:

• Collaborate with management, architecture, and product owners to develop solutions around end-user requirements and specifications
• Design cloud-based solutions to create new software programs and systems
• Produce efficient and elegant code based on requirements and architecture designs
• Research and provide technical solutions for complex design challenges using proof-of-concept (PoC) or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) techniques.
• Advise business departments that wish to create, modify, or automate their business processes
• Test and deploy programs and applications using CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot, debugging, maintaining and improving existing software
• Compile and assess user feedback to improve existing software applications
• Develop technical documentation to guide future software development projects
• Maintain awareness around issues and opportunities; communicate across organizational boundaries from system end-users through senior management
• Provide accurate estimates on project taskWe would like to see:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Equivalent of experience in lieu of degree acceptable: Yes
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • Demonstrable experience developing object-oriented software solutions in Java, C# and .NET
  • Experience with Model-View-Controller (MVC) and other full-stack application development patterns
  • Experience with relational database (RDMS) concepts and exposure to SQL
  • Experience with modern source control systems, particularly Git, as well as project-management suites, particularly Azure DevOps
  • Experience working across operating systems like Linux and Windows
  • Experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Application Development
  • Experience learning new languages and toolsAdditional experience in:
    • Experience with Salesforce Application Development
    • Experience with Salesforce Education Cloud
    • Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
    • Knowledge of DevOps for Salesforce Experience with Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Azure Cosmos
    • Exhibits SNHU core competencies consistent with "Growing SNHU" - Cultivate Culture, Inspire Inclusivity, Interdependent Leadership, Lead Vision & Purpose, Design Thinking, Transparent Leadership, Mentoring Mindset, Build Coalitions, Strategic Agility.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Experience with higher education industry systems and solutions. Experience with AI and Machine Learning
      • Salesforce Platform Developer Certification is a plus but will be required within 6 months
      • Industry certification in Agile Methods.Thinking about the job, but not sure you should apply? We still want to hear from you.We recognize that not everyone enters the world of work with the same advantage, opportunity, and privilege. This is why your skills and experiences are important to us. Take the leap and apply, you just might be the person we are looking for!Are Benefits Important to You?We offer exceptional benefits, many available starting on the first day of employment:Anthem BlueCross affordable, low-deductible Medical insurance available on day oneLow to no-cost Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options5 weeks of Paid Time Off that starts accruing on day one & Paid HolidaysA Retirement Plan with a 9% Employer Funded annual contributionTuition Benefits with family offeringsWho Are We?SNHU employees are a team in every sense. Separately, we understand that each individual brings unique experiences, perspectives and ideas to create a vibrant work environment. Together we share common values of honesty, acceptance and accountability working as a unified force toward a common goal: to transform the lives of learners. By joining our team, you join us in our vision. Together, we'll shape the future of education by transforming lives-beginning with yours.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.Remote work disclaimerPlease note that this is a remote eligible position. At SNHU, we ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace at a fixed location within the United States (in one of the approved states as reflected above) that is free of distractions and dependencies.Please note that a background check is required for employment.

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