The Computing Services central IT department provides services that have a strategic impact on university goals. We make service decisions based on interaction and valuable input from colleagues engaged in the education, research, and administration efforts of the university. We are a learning organization and approach successes and mistakes as a learning experience to continually cultivate a culture of intelligent risk taking. We want to hire versatile team members who are inspired and passionate about their work. Join us and be part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, diversity, team and individual growth.

CMU’s Computing Services department is searching for a Systems Software Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by designing, developing, testing and maintaining applications or systems programs. Gathers and provides input on functional specifications and requirements. Supports business user questions/issues regarding applications and/or systems issues and availability. Develops and maintains technical documentation. May perform other related technical support for the department or college.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Designs, develops, tests and maintains applications or systems programs.

• Develops and maintains technical documentation.

• Gathers and provides input on functional specifications and requirements.

• May perform other related technical support for the department or college.

• Supports business user questions/issues regarding applications and/or systems issues and availability.

• Other duties as assigned.

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Computing Services. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Effective teamwork skills

• 1-3 years of operating system administration experience

• 1-3 years of oral and written communication experience

• 1-3 years of systems/software engineering experience

• 1-3 years of systems programming experience

Requirements:

• Successful background check

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