Entry Level Defense Contractor Software Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY

Position Highlights:

Temporary one year position
This position is part of the NTID Center on Access Technology (CAT) Software Development Team. The CAT mission is to investigate, evaluate, and report on the most effective and efficient use of access technologies, and to educate individuals in their use in order to accelerate the widespread implementation of best practices related to Deaf education.

Within CAT, a Full Stack Engineer II is responsible for the technical design and development of technical design and development of both front-end and back-end custom source code for unique applications that are both internally and publicly accessible. They are an integral member of a cross-functional team responsible for promoting research and development of access technologies that will positively impact the quality of lives for all deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Researches, designs, and develops computer and network software or specialized programs
• Analyzes user needs and develops software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis
• Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with internal customers. Collaborates with customers to gather and clarify requirements, deploy programs, and evaluate user feedback
• Develops software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
• Tracks progress on assigned projects to ensure quality deliverables are met according to schedule
• Creates proper documentation and demonstration of solutions by use of flowcharts, charts, diagrams, documents, layouts, and code comments
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of standard development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of risk management and mitigation techniques
• Skill in front-end applications using React, TypeScript, Jest/Enzyme, GatsbyJS, GraphQL, Bootstrap, and Styled Components
• Skill in SQL Server or MySQL databases and Java, Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP), structured Query Language (SQL), and jquery
• Ability to apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis
• Ability to analyze, design, develop, implement, and maintain web applications, mobile applications, and databases

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

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Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request tocareers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.