• Job Description

  Req#: 25061

  Description and Requirements

  Are you searching for a rewarding, fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the ability to make a big impact while working side-by-side with a team of fun, innovative people? Ideally, would you like this position to be with an organization that makes a positive contribution to the world? If so…we would love to hear from you!

  
  

  
  

  About Us

  University of Phoenix is a leading higher education institution founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling. Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, their families and future generations through higher education. Our values (which hopefully you share) are: Brave. Honest. Focused.

  
  

  Our University values and embraces all team members and their unique perspectives. We fundamentally believe in fostering an environment which deeply respects, celebrates, and actively encourages a diverse workforce. We are committed to hiring – and learning from – those who share our passion to help others achieve their educational aspirations.

  
  

  We offer excellent benefits, an effective recognition program, and outstanding learning and development tools, including tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members.

  About the Position

  An Engineer III supports hardware/software development and design, deployment of cloud services and installation of working IT systems using University technology standards. An individual is responsible for one or more of the following areas: code or system designs, development of system and/or installation of hardware, system administration, security administration, as well as routine maintenance and system upgrades, software/hardware debugging, enhancements to existing IT systems and modification/maintenance of existing applications using engineering release and utilities from the manufacturers to increase the effectiveness of the product for University use.

  What You’ll Do

  1. Work onsite in Phoenix as the primary work location to interact, collaborate and coordinate work on a frequent basis with other employees in IT and throughout the University.

  2. Design, develop, code, test and debug new or existing software applications and installed hardware, and perform firmware and system administration responsibilities.

  3. Customize purchased IT systems, as necessary, and assist or maintain program libraries and technical manuals.

  4. Assist or perform hardware optimization through software benchmarking.

  5. Support and/or install IT systems in one or more of the following areas: software applications, hardware systems, networks, databases, IT Security features, or other areas as required.

  6. Provide direction and support to less experienced IT engineers, as required, to orient them and increase their understanding of system engineering.

  7. Participate in the testing process and testing automation through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.

  8. Maintain and increase professional and technical knowledge and currency by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

  9. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

  NOTE: The primary accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed above. Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager.

  Supervisory Responsibilities

  None

  MINIMUM EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technology field and four (4) years of prior IT work experience; OR

  • Completion of Coding / IT Bootcamp and four (4) years of prior IT work experience; OR

  • Eight (8) years of experience in most phases of IT systems deployments in one or more of the following areas: design and deployment of cloud services, software development, hardware installation, system administration, cyber security or other functional IT area

  ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working and delivering features in an agile or scaled agile team environment

  • Must have an understanding and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within two or more of the following areas: design and deployment of cloud services, software development, hardware installation, system administration, cyber security or other functional IT area

  • Working knowledge of Software IT systems or experience in a related technical field

  • Experience working on most phases of IT systems development, testing, installation and support

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers and department staff

  • Experience serving as a resource, mentor and coach for other engineers including less experienced team members.

  • Ability to work in a team environment and act as a resource for less experienced resources and relay necessary information as appropriate.

  • Easily adapt to and embrace a fast moving and rapidly changing work environment

  • Demonstrate a growth mindset and exhibit a highly collaborative workstyle

  • Strong at prioritizing work, tasks and pivoting as necessary to deliver customer value

  As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

  
  

  If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.

  Pay Range

  
  

  The annual pay range for this position is $80,600 (minimum), $121,800 (midpoint), and $163,000 (maximum).*

  *Typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint of the above pay range. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget.

  
  

  Individuals in this role are eligible for:

  • Annual Bonus Award

  Salary minimum

  $80,600

  Salary midpoint

  $121,800

  Salary maximum

  $163,000

  Manual Salary maximum

  156500

  Your work is critical to helping adult learners achieve their dreams, and we’re committed to rewarding you for your efforts. We offer a competitive, comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you achieve your health, financial, educational and work-life balance goals.

  Full-time employees are eligible for:

  • Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Disability insurance; and our Wellness incentive program;
  • Competitive 401(k) employer match;
  • Substantial tuition discount for you and eligible dependents; and,
  • A generous time off package, including paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.*

  *For more details around paid time off benefits, please click here.

  
  

  
  

  Hourly midpoint

  56.25

  Hourly minimum

  37.26

  Hourly maximum

  75.24

  Manual Hourly Midpoint

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  Manual Hourly Minimum

  0.00

  Manual Hourly Maximum

  0.00

  CA Hourly Rate/Range

  $X or $X - $Y

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• About the company

  University of Phoenix is a for-profit online college.

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