Associate Software Engineer I
University of Massachusetts Amherst (Western/Springfield, Massachusetts)

The Center for Educational Software Development (CESD) researches and develops web-based instructional and assessment systems, web-based administrative support tools for education, and intelligent multimedia tutoring systems and authoring tools.  CESD is seeking to fill professional staff positions to support its expanding endeavors.  The Software Engineers will help organize and execute advanced software development projects, including management of project, design, programming and testing.

ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER 1

Minimum Qualifications:  B.S. in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).  Good programming skills in Java and/or C++.  Familiarity with software engineering practices, building user interfaces and systems integration desirable.  Experience with some or all of the following: WWW applications development using Java; XML document processing;  SQL database development; object oriented programming design techniques; HTML interface design; networking.  Experience with one or more of the following: course management systems; student information systems; electronic commerce systems; authentication mechanisms such as LDAP; instructional design;  Artificial Intelligence techniques; multimedia design and use for electronic training systems; multimedia authoring and production tools.  Familiarity with Flash or other multimedia programming languages desirable.  Strong interpersonal and cooperative skills desirable; ability to work with people of varying backgrounds.  Experience working with clients and/or presenting demonstrations desirable.  Commercial software development experience preferred.  Hiring Salary Range: $34,800 - $43,600; Normal Starting Range: $34,800 - $39,200.  For the exceptionally well qualified candidate, the hiring range may be extended up to $48,000. Respond to Search #31440.

TO APPLY: Mail resume, letter of application, and contact information for three current references to: Search # 31440 to:  Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Administration Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003-8170.   Review of applications will begin on May 9, 2008, and will continue until the available positions are filled.  Please note that no electronic applications will be accepted.  Postal applications only.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.