Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Georgia

INTRODUCTION

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As part of a team, develops different components of a software project, implements unit and integration tests for these components, and creates technical documentation for users and developers.
• Projects and applications may include Web and Grid services oriented systems; portal environments; client-server based applications; applications that manage, integrate, and analyze large scale databases; applications and middleware infrastructure that provide federated, secure access to multiple applications and databases; knowledge management and integration systems; and systems for high performance databases and analysis applications.
• Designs and implements interoperable middleware components, data models, and interfaces for integration of multiple software systems, applications, and databases.
• Develops and integrates software for secure and controlled access to application components and databases.
• Designs and implements graphical user interfaces for components of a software system and for applications.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field and one year of software engineering or related experience.
• A master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is preferred.
• Strong programming skills in Java, C++, object oriented-design, XML, SQL and database development.
• Experience with web services, grid technologies, distributed computing strongly preferred.
• Experience with software engineering best practices such as requirements gathering, version control, automated testing, and configuration management is desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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