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About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university\'s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
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Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Advances user-centered software solutions by designing intuitive user experiences, developing backend services, and supporting data workflows. Emphasizes JavaScript-based UI development, Python, API development, and SQL, with a focus on delivering seamless interactions across the full software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Develops responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks
Applies UI/UX principles to create engaging user experiences and prototypes
Builds and maintains RESTful APIs using Python and Flask
Supports ETL workflows using SQL and Python scripting
Writes clean, modular code following object-oriented programming principles
Writes clean, maintainable code using IDEs like Visual Studio or PyCharm
Conducts unit testing, participate in peer code reviews, and ensure code quality
Collaborates in Agile development environments using tools like Jira and Bitbucket
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree in computer science or related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
Required Experience
Five (5) years of software development experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Awareness of secure coding practices and frameworks (OAuth, OpenID)
Knowledge of DevOps automation and CI/CD pipelines
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Experience within a higher-education environment
Experience with JavaScript development and familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React)
Experience with Agile development methodologies and Jira
Experience with REST API development using Python
Experience with Pandas and Data Frames
Experience working with SQL
Experience with ETL and data integration methodologies
Abilities
Able to create intuitive, accessible user interfaces
Translates business requirements into scalable, secure solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on code quality
Provides technical leadership and mentors junior developers
Communicates complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Adapts quickly to new technologies and development practices
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and frameworks like Vue.js or React
Experience with ETL workflows, SQL, and data manipulation using Pandas
Understanding of secure coding practices (OAuth, OpenID, JWT)
Familiar with unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization
Other Information & Compliance
USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination against any person by any member of the KSU Community. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity.
This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position does not require driving. This role is a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time. This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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Worksite address
kennesaw, GA, 30156, US
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