UNIV - Sr. Systems Engineer - Department of PHS

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of DCU’s clinical trial and data systems. The role collaborates with leadership, investigators, and IS staff to understand complex requirements and optimize solutions for reliability, performance, security, and maintainability. Responsibilities include .NET system development, modification of existing software, evaluation of emerging technologies, and serving as an internal technical consultant. The position also mentors and trains IS personnel. This advanced role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills and offers opportunities for technical leadership and growth.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and four years' experience in computer system development and modification.
Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
A bachelor's degree and four years experience in automated information or communication system design, installation, operation, repair, sales or marketing.
Related experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile.
Ability to work indoors.
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
Ability to bend at the waist.
Ability to fully use both hands/arms.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Possess good finger dexterity.
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
Ability to lift, lower, push or pull objects 15 lbs. or more, unassisted.
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected.
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.
Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
Good peripheral vision capabilities.
Ability to hear and/or understand conversations.
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
Ability to work in dusty areas.

Responsibilities

Engages in technical problem resolution, system and component design, maintenance, and performance optimization related to the WebDCU system.
Plans and develops solutions by balancing functionality, flexibility, and generalizability of system functions across different types of projects, while promoting component reuse and adherence to DCU standards and procedures.
Collaborates with DCU leadership and external investigators to understand individual project needs, including highly complex technology and system requirements.
Optimizes technical approaches used to support users with consideration of data quality, data security, system reliability, performance requirements, user interfaces, and maintenance constraints.
Performs independent research, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of an upgraded version of DCU’s clinical trial management system using .NET.
Documents all developed software and related system components according to the standards and guidelines established by the DCU IS section.
Acts as an internal technical consultant and advisor for DCU, providing guidance on .NET functionality, system performance, integration, and maintainability.
Participates in the interview and selection of new IS personnel.
Participates in training for new employees on IS section standards, standard operating procedures, and system development methodologies.
Provides guidance and answers questions for new employees, serving as a mentor and technical resource.