Software Engineer

Summary

Columbia Southern University is seeking a Software Engineer responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting the software used by the University. The role involves documenting software functionality, writing and testing new software, troubleshooting issues, and providing technical support to staff, faculty, and students.

Responsibilities

• Documents and maintains existing software functionality
• Writes, tests and implements new software according to the university's specifications
• Troubleshoots software and data issues using standard tools and practices to craft an appropriate solution to the issue
• Provides technical support to the CSU staff, faculty and students
• Follows industry standard coding and testing practices
• Keeps current with the latest versions of application development software, techniques and practices as set forth by the team leadership
• Works closely with other team members and project managers when implementing new software
• Promotes, maintains and enhances workplace culture within the department and university

Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Writing computer programs for various purposes
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Bachelor's degree and applicable certifications preferred
• Familiarity with the following tools and programming languages preferred
• MS SQL Server
• Visual Studio
• TSQL
• VB.Net
• C#

Qualifications

Must Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Writing computer programs for various purposes
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree and applicable certifications preferred
• Familiarity with the following tools and programming languages preferred
• MS SQL Server
• Visual Studio
• TSQL
• VB.Net
• C#