Software Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University

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Work type: On-site
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 21 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Carnegie Mellon University is a leading private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, internationally recognized for programs in computer science, engineering, business, the arts, and artificial intelligence. Industry: Higher Education & Research

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The Software Engineer joins the Development Team to design, develop, and support mission-critical applications and data systems. This role involves building and maintaining RESTful APIs and scalable services using Python, while also managing Microsoft SQL Server databases. Key responsibilities include writing clean code, performing database performance tuning through indexing and query analysis, and creating technical documentation for system architecture and data flows. The engineer must collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable solutions, ensuring long-term maintainability and security. Required skills include proficiency in Python or Java, experience with Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle, and a strong grasp of software engineering principles and design patterns. The work focuses on improving organizational performance by evolving enterprise-level business processes and integrated platforms through modern, AI-assisted development tools.

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Skills

Python Microsoft SQL Server Java Oracle RESTful APIs SQL Stored Procedures Query Tuning Source Control Design Patterns Software Engineering Principles AI-assisted Development Tools Data Processing Workflows System Architecture Testing Practices

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and services using Python.
Build and support RESTful APIs while following established engineering best practices.
Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server databases, including queries, stored procedures, and jobs.
Analyze and optimize database performance using indexing, query tuning, and execution plan analysis.
Troubleshoot database issues and monitor scheduled jobs and data processing workflows.
Create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, data flows, and operational procedures.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and software quality.

What we're looking for

Experience developing software with Python or Java.
Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle, including complex queries, stored procedures, and performance optimization.
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, testing practices, and source control.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs.
Ability to analyze complex technical and business problems to develop practical, scalable solutions.
Ability to design, develop, test, and maintain applications and services using Python.
Ability to design, develop, and maintain SQL Server databases, queries, stored procedures, functions, views, and jobs.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

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