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Software Engineer - Internal Only

  • 496887
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • University IT
  • Information Technology
  • Full-time Staff
  • Internal
  • Closing on: Aug 4 2025

This position is open to internal candidates only. External candidates will not be reviewed or considered.

Salary/Position Classification

  • $55,000 annual, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • This position will work onsite.

Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for providing high-quality IT support to the University of North Dakota campus and its constituents and ensuring all support is timely and customer-focused. The position is primarily responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of applications and sites, including requirements gathering, database design and architecture, and development for UND. It supports highly available departmental and campus database solutions, and application development/maintenance with and without a back-end database. In addition, the developer should continuously strive to improve the work of both them and the team in order to supply the highest quality work.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Web/Application Development
    • Design, code, and test technical solutions using languages such as PHP, JS, HTML, Cold Fusion, and CSS
    • Apply object-oriented design principles and patterns to develop modules and interfaces
    • Build data-driven applications using enterprise frameworks such as Laravel or Symfony
    • Create and integrate reusable components using modern frameworks such as Angular and Vue 
    • Provide ongoing support and perform maintenance for all applications
    • Ensure that applications are kept current so that systems can be updated and patched in a timely manner
    • Create documentation and diagrams for all applications
    • Leverage JavaScript and JavaScript libraries/frameworks (jQuery, Backbone.js, , etc.) to introduce interactivity into applications.
    • Develop functionality and provide support for applications, modules, plugins, or assets used in various systems such as Omni CMS or WordPress
    • Provide maintenance, updates, technical support, and enhancements to third-party software and systems such as CMS and CMS features.
    • Effectively use source control (Git) in conjunction with ticket tracking software.
    • Troubleshoot and maintain existing applications and identify areas for code improvement and refactoring.
    • Develop client and web-based applications, and address programming needs for web sites including dynamic content, form logic, data collection, reporting, payment handling, and more. 
    • Provide maintenance, updates, support, and enhancements to developed websites and applications. 
    • Participate in code reviews to increase the effectiveness of the team’s code. 
    • Follow a development methodology to reduce errors in code and allow for scalability. 
    • Ensure quality assurance through unit testing, vulnerability testing, and other methods. 
    • Work with OOP MVC frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, CakePHP, and Yii 
  • Data Integration/Automation Development
    • Develop with APIs and integration middleware to create interoperability solutions following a service-oriented architecture 
    • Write and optimize complex SQL queries to prepare institutional data for usage by other systems and applications 
    • Create and manage batch jobs for data processing and change detection 
    • Streamline processes and workflows through the development of automated services 
    • Utilize vendor APIs to adapt third-party software for additional departmental use cases 
    • Setup and maintain development infrastructure, including source control, build and deployment processes, and configuration management 
    • Ensure all automation has monitoring and recovery mechanisms for failure scenarios 
    • Research, evaluate, and implement new technology solutions 
    • Create documentation and diagrams for all services, APIs, and databases 
    • Ensure that database and web servers are set up in a secure manner 
  • Project Work 
    • Interpret user requirements, and translate them into application/database architectures 
    • Work with supported departments and leadership to determine user requirements 
    • Research technical possibilities and options to meet the needs of the department, ensuring that the proper product is being used to meet the conditions in the most effective and stable manner 
    • Communicate technology options to project staff and work collaboratively to develop application strategies and solutions 
    • Provide ongoing support to the project team regarding specialized software, databases, and other technologies 
    • Work with other divisions and departments on campus to utilize available resources 
    • Brainstorm new projects and initiatives. 
    • Assist with development and support procedures, tools, and documentation, including writing scope documents, managing source code, and developing technical support standards and procedures 
    • Effectively communicate progress and project status to project team members through personal communication, written reports, and presentations. 
    • Participate in gathering functional requirements to determine how to accomplish project needs. 
  • Research new technologies in development and assess their application for new or existing projects
    • Understand aspects of various UND campus units to effectively develop and manage , web applications, and information systems.
    • Research emerging trends in languages, frameworks, methodologies, and best practices that apply to development and design. 
    • Analyze how new tools and ideas can be best be implemented. 
    • Perform small-scale test projects to explore ideas to improve processes, code, or existing applications. 
    • Report findings to entire team on a regular basis. 
    • Work with the web and web applications teams, other UND and NDUS staff, external offices, internal and external clients, contractors, and vendors to problem-solve questions and technical issues and provide backup technical assistance. 
  • Other Duties: 
    • Complete timesheets in a timely manner 
    • Document and update projects in TeamDynamix to track project progress 
    • Develop and maintain contact with people in key positions pertinent to other duties and responsibilities 
    • Attend conferences, webinars, and seminars 
    • Remain as current as possible with new technology 
    • Attend departmental meetings
    • Serve on campus-wide committees and participate in campus-wide meetings when applicable 
    • Maintain confidential information in all aspects of the position in accordance with applicable compliance requirements (FERPA, HIPPA, PCI Compliance, etc.) 

Required Competencies

  • Requires strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
  • Requires attention to detail and excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong analytical, technical, time management and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical users.
  • Ability to think creatively, quickly learn new technologies and languages, and adapt to changes.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 1 years of related experience OR an associate’s degree plus 3 years of experience or equivalent (6 years) related work experience relevant student and internship employment may be considered in addition to full time experience.
  • 2 years of experience with SQL query development and relational database software such as MariaDB, MySQL or SQL Server
  • 2 years experience in web or software development.
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging generative AI technologies (e.g., Github, Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) to enhance development workflows, improve code quality, automate documentation, or support UI/UX design.
  • Experience with a variety of data formats and API Protocols such as JSON, XML, CSV, and REST/SOAP
  • Experience with version control software (e.g. Gitlab)
  • Proficiency in programming languages Symfony, Angular, or PHP 8.4
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in an environment required to maintain confidentiality such as HIPAA, FERPA, and PCI Compliance
  • Experience working with cloud technologies, including cloud computer, storage solutions, and data warehouse technology
  • Experience with student information systems, learning management systems, and enterprise resource planning systems
  • Experience with data modeling techniques and their applications
  • Experience working in a complex multi-user IT environment
  • Experience working in Higher Education
  • Experience mentoring other developers

 

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Clery Statement

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