IT Software Engineer Senior, Workday Conversion

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UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring an IT Software Engineer Senior, Workday Conversion. The role involves hands-on development to migrate data from legacy systems to the Workday platform, providing leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, leading code reviews and design meetings, and contributing to software engineering processes.

Highlights

Lead and mentor junior engineers during the Workday Student platform data migration.
Perform hands-on agile development using various software engineering methodologies.
Create and review documentation, requirements, and conduct design and code reviews.
Utilize technologies such as Java, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and cloud platforms including AWS (S3, Redshift).
Experience with ETL platforms like Informatica, Fabric, or Datastage, and proficiency in SQL and Python preferred.
Knowledge of Oracle database and ability to conduct research and data analysis.
Strong communication skills with capability to lead presentations and organize technical teams.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of IT infrastructure experience; substitutions allowed for education with additional work experience.
Salary range from $123,840 to $148,608 with benefits; position classified as essential during emergencies.
Employment contingent on background check; visa sponsorship and F1 STEM OPT support not available.

IT Software Engineer Senior, Workday Conversion Full Description

Job Description Summary

This position is available within the University of Maryland's Division of Information Technology (DIT).

Join our team to be a part of the exciting transformation as we migrate UMD computing systems to a modern cloud-based solution. The IT Software Engineer Senior, Workday Conversion will use various technologies to migrate data from legacy systems to the Workday platform as part of the Workday Student implementation.

The position requires hands-on, agile, team-based development and will provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to less experienced Engineers. The Senior Software Engineer produces and reviews documentation and requirements, leads code reviews and design meetings, and participates in defining software engineering processes and methodology.

**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.**

Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience supporting the operations, maintenance, and administration of information technology infrastructure.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to to lead presentations with small to medium sized groups
Able to organize and provide direction to junior staff members
A demonstrated commitment to customer service
Provides leadership and helps bridge the gap between team manager and team members on technical topics
Ability to effectively manage workload and delivery assignments on time
Skilled in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces
Knowledge of and experience in established software engineering standards and methodologies including creation and use of use cases, UML modeling, source control, documentation, and unit, system, and integration testing.
Knowledge of best practices in defining engineering standards, leading code reviews, and mentoring software engineers.
Knowledge of developing custom interfaces and websites, using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
Knowledge of various software development methodologies with experience in Java or other high level languages
Ability to create custom code that meets expectations.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

5 years of experience with ETL platforms like Informatica/Fabric/Datastage.
5 years of experience with SQL and Python
Experience using AWS for data applications (e.g. S3, Redshift)
Experience with Oracle.
Ability to conduct research and data analysis

Additional Information:

Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.

Visa Sponsorship Information:

DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Required Application Materials:

Cover Letter

Resume

List of Three References

Best Consideration Date: March 5, 2026

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

DIT-EE-Software Engineering

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range$123,840.00-$148,608.00

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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