Software Engineer
University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (Abell, Maryland)

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The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language transcends boundaries to conduct academically rigorous language research in support of national security. Our research is interdisciplinary, bringing together people from the government, academia, and the public. Working at CASL means solving both fascinating and difficult problems with a team of innovative and accomplished individuals, all dedicated to our fundamental mission: language research in service to the nation. CASL offers a state-of-the art research facility complete with on-site gym, free parking, Metrorail accessibility, flexible hours, and a wonderful staff. We are a family-oriented, collaborative organization that values superior research and our people. Besides all of the above, receiving competitive pay and a great benefits package ... At CASL, you are part of a larger mission to bring the best research to bear on improving performance and saving lives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The IT Software Engineer will be responsible for providing software development expertise, services, and support to meet the administrative and research needs of the Center. This includes all phases of software development as well as administration and support of developed applications and systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Software/Systems Engineering, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Systems, Computer, or Software Engineer/Developer responsible for hands-on software development activities (coding, debugging, etc.)
- Experience with interpreted and OO programming languages (Perl, Java, C#/.Net, & ColdFusion Preferred)
- Experience developing web-enabled database applications
- Knowledge in software development best practices
- Experience developing project requirements and cost analysis (buy-vs.-build, etc.).
- Good oral and writing skills; ability to communicate in a wide variety of environments and with personnel at all leadership levels and with varying levels of technology experience.

STRONGLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in database (RDBMS) maintenance and administration
- Experience with 'front end' web design, layout & user experience (i.e. xhtml, css & javascript)
- Experience reviewing development projects for security & performance

OTHER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- System administration of windows and/or Linux/Unix desktop & server systems


****U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ABILITITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED
ACTIVE NSA SECURITY CLEARANCE HIGHLY DESIRED****

TO APPLY: For full consideration, go to https://careers.casl.umd.edu/jobdetail.aspx?jid=152. Questions about the position can be directed to jobs@casl.umd.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.