Senior Software Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Senior Software Development Engineer designs, develops, integrates, and supports enterprise applications, web platforms, data solutions, and AI-enabled technologies that improve the efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness of University System of Maryland operations while providing senior-level technical guidance to the software development team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise Application Development, Architecture & AI Solutions:

• Designs, develops, enhances, and supports enterprise applications.
• Provides technical leadership for application architecture, database design, APIs, systems integration, data flows, and full-stack application development.
• Leads the design and implementation of complex integrations among USM-wide systems, institutional systems, State of Maryland systems, cloud services, and external platforms.
• Designs, develops, and supports AI-enabled applications, intelligent automation, and data-driven tools that improve business processes, reporting, decision-making, and user experiences.
• Integrates enterprise applications with AI platforms, large language models, knowledge repositories, APIs, and institutional data sources while meeting security, privacy, accessibility, and data governance requirements.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and develops prototypes or proofs of concept to determine their applicability to USM business needs.

Software Quality, Security & Technical Standards:

• Establishes and applies software development, testing, code quality, security, and deployment standards.
• Performs or coordinates code reviews, application testing, vulnerability remediation, and performance validation.
• Ensures applications comply with USM cybersecurity, accessibility, privacy, data governance, and technology standards.
• Identifies technical debt and recommends improvements to application architecture, maintainability, reliability, and security.

Website & Portal Administration:

• Provides technical administration, development, integration, and lifecycle management for web platforms and content management systems, ensuring security, accessibility, performance, availability, and maintainability.
• Oversees website governance processes, standards, and workflows to support effective content ownership and lifecycle management across the organization.
• Provides technical guidance and support to website stakeholders while ensuring compliance with accessibility, branding, and cybersecurity requirements.

Customer Support, Training, and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partners with business owners, system administrators, end users, institutional representatives, vendors, and other stakeholders to support, maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve existing enterprise applications and technology services.
• Provides user training, troubleshoots technical issues, recommends process improvements, and facilitates knowledge sharing and cross-training within the IT department.

Systems Analysis and Business Process Improvement:

• Analyzes business requirements and operational needs to identify, develop, and implement effective technology solutions.
• Documents system functionality, business processes, workflows, and technical procedures to support ongoing operations and future enhancements.

ANNUAL SALARY

$145,000-$160,000

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education Level/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Required Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting enterprise software applications.
• Experience developing and supporting web-based applications using modern software development tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Experience working with relational databases, database design, and SQL.
• Experience developing and integrating APIs, web services, and enterprise systems.
• Experience applying software quality assurance, testing, and secure development practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving application, integration, and system issues.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, software architecture principles, and modern development workflows.
• Knowledge of source control systems, deployment methodologies, and application support practices.
• Knowledge of application security principles, cybersecurity risks, and secure coding standards.
• Proficiency in software development technologies, including PHP, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related development frameworks.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate operational needs into effective technical solutions.
• Ability to design, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications and technology solutions.
• Ability to evaluate technology solutions and recommend improvements that enhance system performance, security, maintainability, and user experience.
• Ability to prepare and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and operational procedures.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with business partners, system stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education Level/Certifications:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience developing enterprise applications using JavaScript frameworks such as React.
• Experience developing and supporting content management systems such as Drupal or WordPress.
• Experience with cloud-based application development and services, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or similar platforms.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation.
• Experience developing AI-enabled applications and solutions using platforms such as Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure Machine Learning, LangChain, or similar technologies.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, intelligent automation, and large language model (LLM) technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, application integration patterns, and cloud-based solution design.

Benefits

• Paid Leave: 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick & safe leave, 16-17 holidays, 3 personal leave days, 12 weeks paid family medical leave.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement Plans: Mandatory and supplemental options with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA.
• Life Insurance: Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife.
• Tuition Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families.
• Training & Development: Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access.
• Credit Union Access: Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services.

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