Junior Software Systems Engineer

Job Summary

The Junior Software Systems Engineer will provide support with software programming, including Microsoft platform integration and development and Extron A/V systems design and programming. The incumbent will provide technical support for systems and applications developed. The Junior Software Systems Engineer will also program and integrate solutions, perform tests, implement quality controls, and develop and maintain documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development - Consult with users to identify goals, needs, issues, and solutions. Update and improve software to fix bugs, add new features, or enhance performance.
• Quality Control of IT Systems - Test and debug software developed to ensure its functionality, reliability, and quality.
• Extron A/V Systems Design and Programming - Use specialized software tools from Extron's to develop and configure equipment to meet system needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to independently lead assigned projects from beginning to completion, plan schedules accordingly, utilize available resources appropriately, meet deadlines, keep the IT team informed, solve unforeseen problems, and provide quality work in a timely manner. Knowledge of data and file structures, database systems and related utilities, and operating systems. This includes knowledge of SharePoint, SQL, Microsoft Office applications, and networking protocols. Understanding of technical and vendor documentation and ability to maintain internal documentation. Comprehensive knowledge of the system development life cycle and structured systems development concepts. Possess excellent knowledge of computer technology, the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex computer systems.

Ability to communicate technical information to a technically diverse audience in a clear and concise manner.HTML5 experience required. JavaScript experience required. CSS experience required. MS Excel knowledge required. Independently apply technical judgment to standard and non-standard applications and systems, solve a wide range of problems, develop practicable and thorough solutions, and use effective communication and listening skills. Knowledge, interpretation, and ability to design workflows, functional block diagrams, line diagrams, and schematics. Comprehensive understanding of SharePoint and/or other content management systems. Specialized skills in AV systems and programming technologies. Skilled in the oversight of complex technical projects, including hardware/software migrations, deployments, upgrades, and updates, to be able to take appropriate action in response to system failures or inaccessibility.

Ability to train others in complex tasks and technical processes in a clear and simple manner. Ability to perform system, database, and network maintenance tasks impacting database creation, management, and security. Extron experience preferred. C# experience preferred .NET experience preferred. React experience preferred. API knowledge preferred.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science, Business, or related technical field required.
• Two years of experience in computer science, computer engineering, computer programing, or related experience preferred.

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department

College of Human and Health Services Academic Support

Classification

Analyst / Programmer - Foundation

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

Hiring Range: $3,899 - $5,703 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,899 - $7,506 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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Additional Information

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e., H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.