POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Application Developer at Vanderbilt University IT (VUIT) leads the design and development of sophisticated custom applications and integrations. They bring extensive technical expertise to architect robust, scalable solutions and drive strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, ensuring code quality, and integrating emerging technologies. Senior developers provide high-level guidance to the development team, resolve complex issues, and play a crucial role in shaping the technological landscape of the university.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, related experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or related field is preferred.

Experience and Skills :

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in software development, specifically in Java.
• Proven expertise in Java programming along with proficiency in frameworks such as Spring and MyBatis/JPA/Hibernate.
• Strong experience with modern web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTMX) and databases (SQL, NoSQL).
• Extensive knowledge of unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, TestNG) and integration testing tools (e.g., Mockito, Postman).
• Knowledge in cloud computing with AWS, including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies, specifically Docker, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, AWS ECS and Rancher.
• Experience with creating and consuming SOAP and REST APIs.
• Deep understanding of software development life cycles, best practices, design patterns, and architectural principles with a strong commitment to Agile development processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to best practices and VUIT’s guiding principles.

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