Software Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maryland

INTRODUCTION

We are seeking a Sightline Sr. Software Engineer who will be responsible for the creation, implementation, maintenance, performance, production support and documentation of various departmental and enterprise-wide application systems. This includes installation, modification, and testing of new and/or upgraded applications (packages or home grown), operating systems, file structures, hardware, communication devices, and productivity tools. Applies analysis techniques and procedures to gather and then translate business requirements into functional/technical specifications and designs. Using functional specifications and designs, produces all or part of the deliverables. Maintains databases and application system code.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for full life cycle of large/long-term highly complex projects. Typically manages multiple projects of varying complexities. Based on expert technical knowledge, skills and experience, develops broad-based solutions involving multifaceted technologies, and business processes. Leads overall strategy, design & architecture for solutions.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Analysis & Requirements Gathering:

• Define highly complex business/clinical/education problems by meeting with clients to observe and understand current processes and the issues related to those processes. Provide written documentation of findings to share with the client and other IT colleagues.
• Gather highly complex system requirements by meeting with clients and researching existing technology to understand the business requirements and possible solutions for new applications.

Design & Development:

• Develop detailed tasks and project plans by analyzing project scope and milestones for highly complex projects to ensure product is delivered timely according to software lifecycle standards. Direct lower-level staff by reviewing tasks and milestones for adherence to quality of deliverables.
• Write functional/technical specifications from the highly complex system requirements, putting them into functional and technical descriptions for use by programmers and business analysts to develop technical solutions. Direct lower-level staff by reviewing their completed work.
• Develop/change data input, files/database structures, data transformation, algorithms, and data output by using appropriate computer language/tools to provide technical solutions for highly complex application development tasks. Direct lower-level staff by reviewing their work.
• Document code and associated processes by adhering to development methodologies, adding code comments and appropriate documentation to various knowledge-based system(s) to simplify code maintenance and to improve support. Direct lower-level staff by reviewing their work.
• Provide monitoring and guidance in application design and development to more junior staff. Give direction and leadership in techniques and tools to lower-level staff.
• Provide experienced leadership for strategic planning in designing and developing comprehensive innovative integrated solutions.

Testing & Documentation:

• Create and document highly complex test scenarios using the appropriate testing tools to validate and verify application functionality.
• Test all changes by using the appropriate highly complex test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way.
• Author and maintain documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end-user references.
• Mentor junior staff in testing tools and technologies by reviewing their work.

Implementation & Maintenance:

• Implement changes by adhering to the change management policies and procedures for any given project to communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors of the solution.
• Monitor changes and resolve highly complex problems requiring the highest level of technical expertise by responding as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution.
• Provide support by investigating and resolving highly complex issues to ensure prompt, effective service.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in computer science, computer information systems, information technology, electronic engineering, or a related field.
• Six years of related experience with computer systems and applications.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with Microsoft Fabric or similar cloud-based analytics and data engineering platforms.
• Experience designing and maintaining data pipelines in cloud environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining Python-based data engineering solutions.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, version control systems, and CI/CD deployment practices.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of modern data lake, lakehouse, and data warehouse architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and related data services.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and data lifecycle management principles.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Fabric - Intermediate
• Lakehouse Architecture & Data Management - Intermediate
• Cloud Data Engineering (Azure Preferred) - Intermediate
• Python Development & Data Engineering Notebooks - Intermediate
• CI/CD and DevOps Practices - Intermediate
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Intermediate
• Data Platform Monitoring & Observability - Intermediate
• Cloud Data Architecture - Intermediate

LOCATION

Location: Remote

COMPENSATION

• Starting Salary Range: $87,635 - $153,545 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

EMPLOYEE GROUP

Employee group: Full Time

SCHEDULE

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

FLSA STATUS

FLSA Status: Exempt

DEPARTMENT NAME

Department name: Sightline

PERSONNEL AREA

Personnel area: University Administration

TOTAL REWARDS

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.