Job Description

Network Infrastructure and Services (NI&S) is part of the Division of Information Technology at Virginia Tech. We provide network, wireless, public safety, voice, cable TV, computing and cloud services for employees, students, and partners at Virginia Tech. We design, deploy, and operate enterprise-scale, high-performance computing and communications networks. NI&S is a dynamic and exciting organization with a commitment to continuous improvement.

The NI&S Software Development team is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person for a senior software engineer position to provide analysis and application development as a member of an agile development team responsible for designing and developing applications and integration solutions to support all aspects of NI&S operations to include business management systems, technology infrastructure management systems and automation solutions. A successful candidate will be skilled in software development technologies and methodologies, resourceful, able to work independently and in a team, and be willing to learn.


Required Qualifications

● Master’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or a combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to an advanced degree
● Demonstrated professional application development experience
● Demonstrated experience with modern languages and technologies, such as Node.js, Javascript, Java, Python, React etc.
● Demonstrated experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle
● Demonstrated experience with container-based development environments such as Docker or Kubernetes
● Demonstrated experience with cloud-based development (e.g. AWS)
● Demonstrated experience with CI/CD environment
● Demonstrated experience developing applications that integrate with external software systems via technology such as REST, LDAP, messaging systems etc.
● Demonstrated experience working with product teams and stakeholders to design and implement technology solutions
● Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

● AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate)
● AWS Certified Solutions Developer (Associate)
● Experience developing in an agile development environment