AI-Enabled Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance existing Node.js web applications as well as unfamiliar or poorly documented codebases.

• Analyze and resolve application issues when standard procedures are not available.

• Design and develop custom full-stack web applications from requirements gathering and design to testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

• Create APIs, facilitate database interactions, and develop front-end interfaces.

• Design and manage data integration pipelines linking student information, learning management, and enterprise resource planning systems.

• Write, test, review, and document maintainable code effectively.

• Utilize System-approved AI coding assistants while safeguarding data and rigorously reviewing AI-generated code for potential errors, security, privacy, accessibility, and maintainability issues.

• Investigate emerging AI development tools and suggest practical applications.

• Showcase AI-assisted development practices to IT colleagues.

• Monitor and enhance the performance, security, accessibility, and reliability of production applications.

• Communicate designs, modifications, and technical challenges to both technical colleagues and non-technical stakeholders.

• Provide the CIO with technical insights regarding AI tools, licensing, API costs, and infrastructure requirements.

• Mentor the AI Software Support Analyst and junior developers.

• Supervise or guide student employees as necessary.

• Contribute to the establishment of institutional software development standards and shared technical practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of two years of software development experience, which may include professional employment, internships, freelance work, or significant completed projects.

• Experience in building or maintaining server-side applications using Node.js or similar technologies.

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as JavaScript or Python.

• Familiarity with the full-stack application design and software development lifecycle, encompassing front-end and back-end development, API design, databases, testing, code review, version control, and deployment.

• Understanding of secure software development, data privacy, and accessibility principles applicable to institutional applications.

• Skill in diagnosing complex application failures and performance challenges in production settings.

• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks, resolve unique problems independently, and seek input or escalate risks when necessary.

• Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Capability to collaborate across teams and mentor less experienced colleagues.

• U.S. work authorization that does not necessitate employer sponsorship now or in the future; candidates requiring visa sponsorship or OPT extensions will not be considered.

• Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate background screenings.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Preferred: Experience in maintaining or enhancing applications developed by others, including code produced with AI assistance.

• Preferred: Experience in deploying or supporting applications on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Preferred: Experience in developing integrations with Boomi or similar middleware platforms.

• Preferred: Background in higher education, educational technology, or research environments.

• Preferred: Familiarity with higher education systems and FERPA regulations.

• Preferred: Portfolio, GitHub profile, or examples of independently developed applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.

• Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability coverage, along with additional voluntary coverage options.

• Retirement plan through TIAA featuring a 10% employer contribution and opportunities for additional tax-deferred retirement savings.

• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, plus 13 paid holidays each year.

• Tuition waiver program for employees, covering graduate courses and Maine Law.

• Significant tuition discounts for eligible spouses and dependent children.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.

• Professional development opportunities and pathways to advance your career within Maine's public university system.

• Pet insurance.

• Discounts on home and auto insurance.

• Options for supplemental disability and life insurance.

• Remote work arrangements available.

• Global? No; occasional travel to university campuses may be required.