Systems Software Engineer, Computing Services

Carnegie Mellon University

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Work type: On-site
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 3 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Systems Software Engineer, Computing Services

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The Systems Software Engineer joins the Computing Services central IT department to design, develop, test, and maintain applications and systems programs. This role involves gathering functional specifications, supporting business users, and creating technical documentation. Key responsibilities include building data integration pipelines, configuring system UIs and workflows, and developing custom reports and dashboards. The engineer will work with research administration systems, legacy modules, and data visualization tools. Required technical skills include programming in C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java, along with web development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Candidates must be proficient in SQL, relational databases, and cloud-native data management systems like Informatica or Snowflake. Experience with version control systems like Gitlab or Github and SDLC methodologies is essential for solving complex data integration and research administration problems.

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Median $227725 from 40 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Python C# Java JavaScript SQL HTML CSS Snowflake Informatica PowerBI Gitlab Github ServiceNow SDLC Agile Scrum Waterfall ETL UAT

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems programs to meet business requirements.
Create and maintain data integration pipelines between multiple systems and databases using tools like Informatica.
Gather business requirements from stakeholders and translate them into functional or technical specifications.
Configure system UI, notifications, and internal workflows for research administration systems.
Develop custom reports and dashboards using data visualization tools like PowerBI.
Perform unit, integration, and system testing while supporting user acceptance testing (UAT).
Create technical documentation, system diagrams, and user manuals.
Triage help desk tickets and act as the technical point person to resolve complex system issues.

What we're looking for

1-3 years of experience in software development, systems analysis, or application support.
Experience in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications or systems.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java.
Experience developing web applications using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
Experience creating efficient SQL queries and using cloud-native data management systems like Informatica or Snowflake.
Experience with version control systems such as Gitlab or Github.
Experience in higher education, research administration systems, or academic IT environments.
Bachelor's Degree.

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