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Description

Office of Information Technology is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain integration solutions that connect our core applications and data pipelines. You'll leverage your expertise in Python and MuleSoft (version 4) to build robust, scalable APIs and middleware services. Working closely with product teams, architects, and operations, you'll ensure seamless data flow, high availability, and secure integrations across our ecosystem.

KEY RESONSIBILITIES:

• Works independently to provide functional analysis and then design and implement technical solutions.
• Consults with appropriate staff to develop requirements and specifications for enterprise applications.
• Implements developed applications and provides customer support.
• Consults with customers to understand business problems and develops technical solutions.
• Provides technical expertise on applications, technical tools and software.
• Analyzes and resolves problems resulting from vendor fixes and upgrades.
• May lead small projects and resolve software or business related problems.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Python development experience
• MuleSoft 4 development experience
• RESTful API design and integration experience
• DataWeave 2.0 or comparable data transformation experience
• Production troubleshooting and support experience
• Git and CI/CD familiarity
• API security/authentication knowledge, especially OAuth/JWT or equivalent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ten years of information technology experience which includes experience in the application of vendor software fixes and upgrades OR a bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or directly related field and eight years of experience which includes experience in the application of vendor software fixes and upgrades.
• Positions in this classification may require knowledge of one or more programming languages and/or a knowledge of an application and application tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AWS services: S3, IAM, Secrets Manager
• Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira
• CI/CD processes and tools such as Maven/Jenkins
• GraphQL
• Python libraries: Flask, boto3, Gunicorn, Simple Salesforce
• Docker/Kubernetes
• Java & XML
• OpenAPI 3.x & RAML interface specifications

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME