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Job Summary:

Information and Technology Services (ITS) organization at the University of Michigan has a great opportunity for a Software Engineer Senior in the Enterprise Application Services (EAS) Web/Mobile Application Development (WeMoAD) team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing the University's digital transformation by architecting and developing innovative web and mobile applications, with a strong emphasis on integrating AI tools, frameworks, and methodologies.

Your work will directly impact the university by enabling smarter, data-driven solutions that improve efficiency, automate processes, and enhance user experience for students, faculty, and staff. You'll collaborate closely with diverse teams across campus, leveraging state-of-the-art AI technologies to solve complex challenges, develop intelligent integrations between university systems, and build applications that support learning, research, and administrative functions. As a senior engineer, you will be responsible for translating business needs into technical solutions, leading efforts to adopt emerging AI-enabled platforms, and ensuring robust deployment to cloud infrastructure. You'll mentor team members, foster a culture of innovation, and actively research and implement new AI-driven capabilities to continually elevate the university's technology landscape.

If you are passionate about applying modern software practices and AI to create meaningful change in higher education, thrive in collaborative environments, and enjoy tackling challenging problems, we invite you to join our mission-driven team.

Who we are:

Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and promoting university wide innovations. ITS's mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. For more information about ITS, visit: https://its.umich.edu/about

Responsibilities:

• The Software Engineer will drive development of innovative web and mobile solutions, with a special focus on building AI-enabled applications and integrating AI methodologies. Join a collaborative, high-performance team committed to advancing the University's technical infrastructure and digital services.
  • Architect, develop, and enhance web and mobile applications utilizing AI tools, frameworks, and methodologies
  • Integrate AI capabilities into new and existing applications to enable automation, improve user experience, and generate actionable insights
  • Design, build, and deploy applications using state-of-the-art cloud and DevOps practices
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs and translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Evaluate and improve existing workflows and services, recommending AI-driven enhancements and work with constituent groups to plan appropriate updates
  • Contribute to continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and ensure high availability of deployed applications
  • Stay current with developments in AI, cloud, and application development, applying new skills and training team members as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of four years of experience as a Software Engineer or similar role, preferably in higher education or in an IT support environment
• Demonstrated experience in modern web and mobile application development, including practical experience integrating AI tools, APIs and services
• Proficiency with AI development environments, workflows, and methodologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, or AI-powered automation
• Strong experience in containerization, CI/CD, version control, and cloud infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, software design and database concepts
• Familiarity with identity and authentication systems (e.g. SSO, OIDC, etc)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to build effective relationships and deliver outstanding customer service

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience deploying and managing AI-enabled applications with Docker, Kubernetes, or orchestration tools.
• Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with relevant tools.
• General understanding of networking concepts and security protocols.
• Industry certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) or AI technologies.

Underfill Statement:

UM- ITS welcomes a healthy applicant pool so we encourage all interested applicants to apply. This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Modes of Work:

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information:

This position may require on-call availability and may require working during non-business hours and on weekends. This position may work with and/or support systems that maintain or process sensitive institutional data as defined by university policy. Successful candidates must comply with federal, state and local law and/or university policies or agreements that require the university to implement specific privacy and security safeguards including, but not limited to: ITAR, EAR, HIPAA and FISMA. Responsible for protecting data and information from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration or unauthorized deletion; and, following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of data, etc. as stated in a computer access agreement.

Benefits at the University of Michigan:

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Parental and Maternity Leave

Application Deadline:

Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.