Software & Computer Systems Engineer 1

Job Description


Scope of Position:

We are seeking a full stack engineer who can both maintain and enhance our existing Adobe ColdFusion Environmental Health and Safety applications and design and build new applications using Python and Vue.js. You will work in an Agile environment, collaborating closely with users, designers, and developers to deliver end-to-end solutions that support complex research and discovery workflows.

Key responsibilities:

* Own, maintain, and support existing ColdFusion applications, including debugging, documenting issues, and delivering fixes and enhancements
* Design and build new services and user interfaces using Python (e.g., Django) and Vue.js
* Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code across the stack (frontend, backend, and database)
* Collaborate with product, UX, and engineering peers to translate requirements into robust solutions
* Participate in Agile ceremonies; provide daily progress updates and deliver sprint commitments
* Implement automated testing for Vue.js and ColdFusion components
* Use Git for version control and GitLab for CI/CD pipelines
* Apply application architecture patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM) and reusable, API-centric design
* Contribute to performance tuning and optimization across frontend, backend, and database layers
* Support ColdFusion server deployments and related operational tasks

Job Requirements


Required skills/experience:
- Bachelors required
-0-3 years Adobe Cold Fusion experience, Python, Django
*Candidates can be right out of college if they took courses in the above software


Required qualifications:

* Foundational & functional knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and design principles with a proven ability to design and build code.
* Understanding of professional software/application development experience
* Adobe ColdFusion development experience
* Understanding of Layered architecture: clear separation of concerns across controller/handler, service, and DAO/Repository layers
* Experience with Python and related web frameworks (e.g., Django)
* Experience with Vue.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap
* Experience with Git and Git-based workflows
* Experience with CI/CD processes and tooling (GitLab preferred)
* Experience writing automated tests for Vue.js and ColdFusion codebases
* Working knowledge of common application architectures (MVC, MVVM)

Desired skills:

* BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
* Familiarity with Oracle and SQL (schema design, queries, optimization)
* Background in reusable, component-based development and API-first design
* Understanding of RESTful API design and versioning in ColdFusion; documenting APIs with OpenAPI/Swagger
* Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and best coding practices
* Knowledge of Chemical Safety
* Knowledge and Experience in Environmental/Workplace Health and Safety

Soft skills:

* Ability to thrive in a global, distributed team with ambitious goals
* Flexible, service-oriented teammate with a proactive, ownership mindset
* Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills