"Information Technology Apprenticeship, Software Engineering"

Job Summary

Provides technical assistance and works closely with other Software Engineering staff to develop and apply practical skills. Learns tools to assist software engineering with campus IT applications and ETL processes. Assists technical staff in fulfilling requests or resolving incidents related to custom applications and ETL processes. Please note this position is an apprenticeship within Kennesaw State University Information Technology Services department; it does not guarantee permanent employment with the University.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with software engineering and UITS staff to resolve technical incidents or fulfill service requests
• Assists with developing applications and integrations according to specifications using appropriate programming languages, tools, development methodologies, and adhering to best practices, while communicating progress, and delivering within scheduled timelines
• Uses appropriate algorithms, logic, and data structures to solve problems and promote code reusability
• Writes well organized, documented, and readable code
• Uses appropriate revision control practices

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in computer science or a related field.

Required Experience

No experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the following technologies and concepts: SQL, JavaScript, JavaScript-based web frameworks (e.g., Vue, React), Python

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

Able to develop software that meets technical specifications to satisfy business requirements; Able to write code that utilizes basic programming algorithms and data structures; Able to appropriately communicate challenges and issues; Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Will acquire experience developing user interfaces using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript; Will gain proficiency in a programming language, such as Python, SQL, and JavaScript; Will acquire familiarity with data exchange and object notation formats, such as JSON and XML; Will learn software design patterns, such as model-view-controller; Will learn how to troubleshoot software issues using debugging tools and diagnostic methods; Will learn how to develop using web-oriented architectures, frameworks, and technologies such as Vue, React, Flask; Will learn how to develop secure code by adhering to best practice prevention standards and implementing appropriate security frameworks (e.g., OAuth, OpenID); Will learn to develop with REST-based APIs, SOAP, and other Open APIs

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills; Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., IDEs such as Visual Studio code, GIT repository management such as Bitbucket or Github, and Microsoft or Atlassian products for ticketing/documentation); Strong attention to detail and follow up skills; Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? 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!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) 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.