Business Title
Software Engineer III
Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by posting end date.
First consideration will be given to qualified internal candidates.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Department Summary
OHIO IT partners with colleges and units to deliver reliable, secure, and user-centered technology that supports teaching, learning, research, and operations. We work in a product-oriented model, aligning roadmaps and services to university priorities, improving experience, building trust, and increasing efficiency. Team members collaborate across IT, academic and administrative units, and vendors to solve problems, reduce risk, and deliver measurable outcomes for the University.
Designs and implements software and integrations between enterprise systems, third-party platforms, and data sources to support reliable data exchange and process continuity. Develops integration and load tests to validate system connectivity and data integrity. Provides expert knowledge on maintaining, monitoring, and debugging live systems and integration pipelines. Works with project teams to translate broad requirements into well-defined features and tasks, with particular attention to integration patterns, data flow, and system dependencies.
Position Profile
Plans, designs, and implements full-stack custom software solutions that may cross multiple technologies, multiple products and/or organizational units. Ensures applications meet functional, technical and security requirements; evaluates code to ensure it meets industry standards and is valid, properly structured, and compatible with browsers, devices, and operating systems. Performs detailed problem analysis and research, identifies options, proposes solutions. Utilizes business and technical knowledge and experience to identify and analyze needs in order to create solutions to meet unique and potentially conflicting customer requirements.
Level Summary
Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.
Fiscal Responsibilities
May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.
Problem Solving
Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.
Independence of Action
Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Requirements
This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience delivering results in a large or federated environment (higher ed, public sector).
- Demonstrated impact on satisfaction, reliability, adoption, or other metrics.
- Ability to work and collaborate effectively with partners, customers, and stakeholders with diverse perspectives and needs
- Strong skills in written and verbal communication, especially stakeholder communication and collaboration.
- Familiarity with IT risk, accessibility, and security practices.
- Comfort with IT methodologies and practices (agile, service management, etc.).
· Experience designing and implementing system integrations using APIs, ETL pipelines, or middleware platforms
- Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and data exchange formats (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, fixed-length files, etc.)
- Experience with integration testing frameworks and tools
- Experience supporting or maintaining live production systems, including debugging and incident response
- Familiarity with source code management and CI/CD practices
- Experience working within or alongside ERP, HCM, or other enterprise platform environments
Familiarity with database platforms and query languages relevant to integration and data validation work
Department
Information and Technology Office
Pay Rate
The salary negotiated at the time of offer will be commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the pay structure and Pay Administration Guidelines please visit: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation-pay
Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, retirement plan with a company contribution, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, parental leave program, vacation, and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.
Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
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Pay Range
$80,593.00-$138,208.00
Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Family
Information Technology
Job Sub Family
Applications Development
Posting End Date
08/19/2026
Planning Unit
Information Technology
Work Schedule
Full-time, M–F with core hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET). Rotating on-call and off hours maintenance windows as scheduled (may include evenings and weekends). Periodic on-campus presence as needed for planning or training. Flexible Schedule: Alternative or compressed schedules may be approved based on business need.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
This role is primarily desk-based with extensive use of desktop computers, phones, and other standard office equipment. Work is performed in an office or remote environment with regular interruptions and deadlines. Physical demands are typical of office work, including sitting for extended periods and repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse.
Expected hours worked per week
Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
