Software Engineer, Arizona State University, AZ, US

Job Profile

Applications Developer 2

Job Family

IT Applications

Time Type

Full time

Max Pay – Depends On Experience

$95,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description

Do you have a strong passion for working with key stakeholders to guide the technical landscape of products? Are you experienced in designing, developing, and supporting high-quality technology services? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? Then apply today for this Software Engineer opportunity!

EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Click here!

We are seeking a motivated, self-directed Software Engineer to join our high-performing Solutions Engineering team. We are looking for a developer who is ready to use their VueJS and Typescript skills, integrate Drupal as a true decoupled CMS, expose content via JSON:API and GraphQL data formats, and build applications using modern web frameworks, leveraging JAMstack concepts.

Every day you will make a difference in the lives of people who want to know more about the ASU programs offerings by working closely with stakeholders, units, Design, Content, SEO, QA, and analytics teams to guide the technical landscape of our products; you will follow the standards and integrations across projects to create efficiencies and scalable solutions.

The EdPlus engineering team is responsible for creating solutions and enhancing our current technology stack for a variety of learner’s challenges as part of an innovative environment, refining how users engage with higher education. Working collaboratively in diverse teams, you will create forward-thinking and thoughtful experiences to ensure web products support ASU’s and EdPlus’ overall strategies and goals.

Essential Duties

• Designs, develops, and supports high-quality technology services.
• Communicates with cross-functional teams about various engineering topics such as detailed design, APIs, etc.
• Conducts technical discussions with team members to understand product scope.
• Maintains technical currency and takes advantage of professional development opportunities.
• Maintains effective documentation and communication of engineering processes to EdPlus engineers, student engineers, and contractors.
• Identifies and troubleshoots errors and/or problems with web-based applications.
• Works on a collaborative, fast-paced team and with other experts across other disciplines.
• Exhibits a passion for understanding the user and serves as a strong communicator of the users’ perspective in building the best solutions for the most meaningful problems.
• Completes projects with minimal supervision and direction.
• Adheres to software development lifecycle principles and standard methodologies.
• Contributes to the larger IT community across the University.
• Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.
  
  

Note

This is not a fully remote position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience in Javascript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Demonstrated strong experience with at least one major JS library / framework such as VueJS, ReactJS.
• Demonstrated understanding of both front-end and back-end web technologies: HTTP(S), XML, JSON, JSONP, AJAX, REST APIs and GraphQL.
• Evidence of knowledge of NodeJS and its ecosystem, content management systems (Drupal, WordPress), and web services.
• Demonstrated familiarity with static site generators (e.g., Gridsome, NuxtJS, Gatsby).
• Experience with responsive design frameworks such as Tailwind, Bootstrap or Material design.
• Experience with AWS Tooling (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Dynamodb, Appsync) and serverless application frameworks.
• Demonstrated skills with a variety of development methodologies and can adapt these to the needs of an organization using Agile processes.
• Evidence of excellent verbal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate thoughtfully, use problem-solving skills, and build positive working relationships with cross-functional teams.
  
  

NOTE: Please include the following information in your cover letter:

• Briefly describe your experience with Vue 3 and Typescript.
• How have you used GraphQL in the past?
• What is your experience with front-end frameworks such as React and Nuxt?
  
  

Salary & Benefits

$90,000 - $95,000 per year; DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. Click here to explore options.

• Healthcare
• Financial Security
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
• Discounts
  
  

Working Environment

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

EdPlus at ASU supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is NOT a fully remote position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement

EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education, our commitments support the University charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.

EdPlus employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture. Our innovative approach drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

EdPlus at ASU

Driving Requirement

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Funding

No Federal Funding

Instructions To Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$12743.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
  
  

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

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Fingerprint Check Statement

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