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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** University of Wisconsin-Madison - **Location:** Madison, WI, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Databases, Custom Software, Data Security, Data Structures, Data Systems, Database Design, File Systems, Identity and Access Management, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Test Data, Web Services, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Software Repository, Spring-boot, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Information Technology - **Published:** October 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=40bc3247dabe9bb1 ## About the Role * Software development in a variety of languages * Experience building software using frameworks * Experience with code repositories such as GitLab * Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining applications designed to automate data flow * Experience with learning and leveraging provided APIs to integrate vendor or hosted (cloud) systems Preferred Qualifications: * Experienced in development with Java, C# * Experience with Spring Boot Framework * Database design and optimization skills * Experience working with customers and co-workers to gather requirements and turn that into a plan for staged development * Experience deploying in a Kubernetes or other container environment. * Experience with Active Directory system administration concepts * Experience with Enterprise NAS systems (Dell PowerScale, etc), Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering or related field preferred ## Description The Software Engineer will be responsible for custom development that integrates the College of Engineering systems with campus data sources. This position will design, build, and maintain applications managing Engineering's enterprise systems and applications and will use or manage databases, web services, enterprise NAS storage, and Active Directory. This role partners with business and engineering teams to deliver and maintain APIs and other data access ensuring timely, high-quality data for operational workflows and downstream systems and services. The ideal candidate is able to seek out workflow changes needed by the department and turn the requirements into a new application or modify an existing one. Examples of data systems and APIs that in our current environment: * Web services to deliver information and attributes about students, faculty, and staff * Standard IAM platforms, such as Active Directory File system management (creating home directories, etc) * APIs to configure Accruent * EMS for room scheduling In-house written web services to simplify data access and manipulation for co-workers, * Please be aware that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. * This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you would have to provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. * The College is not an E-Verify employer and therefore we cannot accept F-1 OPT STEM Extensions for employment eligibility., * Develops or modifies technical specifications for moderately-complex projects using disciplined software development practices * Maintains and troubleshoots applications, systems, or website * Tests and debugs programs, and prepares systems test data * Prepares program documentation and training requirements * Implements data structure and systems performance strategies * Prepares detailed system design specifications for system integration and upgrades * Reviews application design specifications, codes new applications, and makes enhancements to existing applications, * Describe a framework that you have used in your development projects, including why you chose it and a feature that made your project easier or harder. * When designing an API that others use, how do you gather information on what calls and operations are most helpful? * Describe a project that you planned. Include how you organize and schedule the work, as well as how you communicate to stakeholders and incorporate their feedback. The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.