Senior Software Development Engineer

University System of Maryland Office•Adelphi, MD

18h

About The Position

The Senior Software Development Engineer designs, develops, integrates, and supports enterprise applications, web platforms, data solutions, and AI-enabled technologies that improve the efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness of University System of Maryland operations while providing senior-level technical guidance to the software development team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting enterprise software applications.
Experience developing and supporting web-based applications using modern software development tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Experience working with relational databases, database design, and SQL.
Experience developing and integrating APIs, web services, and enterprise systems.
Experience applying software quality assurance, testing, and secure development practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving application, integration, and system issues.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, software architecture principles, and modern development workflows.
Knowledge of source control systems, deployment methodologies, and application support practices.
Knowledge of application security principles, cybersecurity risks, and secure coding standards.
Proficiency in software development technologies, including PHP, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related development frameworks.
Ability to analyze business requirements and translate operational needs into effective technical solutions.
Ability to design, develop, implement, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications and technology solutions.
Ability to evaluate technology solutions and recommend improvements that enhance system performance, security, maintainability, and user experience.
Ability to prepare and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and operational procedures.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with business partners, system stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting established deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
Experience developing enterprise applications using JavaScript frameworks such as React.
Experience developing and supporting content management systems such as Drupal or WordPress.
Experience with cloud-based application development and services, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or similar platforms.
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation.
Experience developing AI-enabled applications and solutions using platforms such as Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure Machine Learning, LangChain, or similar technologies.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, intelligent automation, and large language model (LLM) technologies.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture, application integration patterns, and cloud-based solution design.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, enhances, and supports enterprise applications.
Provides technical leadership for application architecture, database design, APIs, systems integration, data flows, and full-stack application development.
Leads the design and implementation of complex integrations among USM-wide systems, institutional systems, State of Maryland systems, cloud services, and external platforms.
Designs, develops, and supports AI-enabled applications, intelligent automation, and data-driven tools that improve business processes, reporting, decision-making, and user experiences.
Integrates enterprise applications with AI platforms, large language models, knowledge repositories, APIs, and institutional data sources while meeting security, privacy, accessibility, and data governance requirements.
Evaluates emerging technologies and develops prototypes or proofs of concept to determine their applicability to USM business needs.
Establishes and applies software development, testing, code quality, security, and deployment standards.
Performs or coordinates code reviews, application testing, vulnerability remediation, and performance validation.
Ensures applications comply with USM cybersecurity, accessibility, privacy, data governance, and technology standards.
Identifies technical debt and recommends improvements to application architecture, maintainability, reliability, and security.
Provides technical administration, development, integration, and lifecycle management for web platforms and content management systems, ensuring security, accessibility, performance, availability, and maintainability.
Oversees website governance processes, standards, and workflows to support effective content ownership and lifecycle management across the organization.
Provides technical guidance and support to website stakeholders while ensuring compliance with accessibility, branding, and cybersecurity requirements.
Partners with business owners, system administrators, end users, institutional representatives, vendors, and other stakeholders to support, maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve existing enterprise applications and technology services.
Provides user training, troubleshoots technical issues, recommends process improvements, and facilitates knowledge sharing and cross-training within the IT department.
Analyzes business requirements and operational needs to identify, develop, and implement effective technology solutions.
Documents system functionality, business processes, workflows, and technical procedures to support ongoing operations and future enhancements.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave
15 days of sick & safe leave
16-17 holidays
3 personal leave days
12 weeks paid family medical leave
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts
Mandatory and supplemental retirement options with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA
Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife
Tuition remission for employees and their families
Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access
Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union
Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services