Software Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Seeking a Software Engineer to maintain and enhance existing Environmental Health and Safety applications developed in Adobe ColdFusion, and to design and build new applications using Python and Vue.js. This role operates within an Agile environment, requiring collaboration with users, designers, and developers to deliver comprehensive solutions for complex research and discovery workflows. Key Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and support existing ColdFusion applications, including debugging, documenting issues, and delivering fixes and enhancements.
• Design and build new services and user interfaces using Python (e.g., Django) and Vue.js.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code across the stack (frontend, backend, and database).
• Collaborate with product, UX, and engineering peers to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies; provide daily progress updates and deliver sprint commitments.
• Implement automated testing for Vue.js and ColdFusion components.
• Use Git for version control and GitLab for CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply application architecture patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM) and reusable, API-centric design.
• Contribute to performance tuning and optimization across frontend, backend, and database layers.
• Support ColdFusion server deployments and related operational tasks. Required Qualifications
• Bachelors degree required.
• 0-3 years of Adobe Cold Fusion experience, Python, and Django. Candidates may be recent graduates with relevant coursework.
• Foundational & functional knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and design principles with a proven ability to design and build code.
• Understanding of professional software/application development experience.
• Adobe ColdFusion development experience.
• Understanding of Layered architecture: clear separation of concerns across controller/handler, service, and DAO/Repository layers.
• Experience with Python and related web frameworks (e.g., Django).
• Experience with Vue.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap.
• Experience with Git and Git-based workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and tooling (GitLab preferred).
• Experience writing automated tests for Vue.js and ColdFusion codebases.
• Working knowledge of common application architectures (MVC, MVVM). Preferred Qualifications
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with Oracle and SQL (schema design, queries, optimization).
• Background in reusable, component-based development and API-first design.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and versioning in ColdFusion; documenting APIs with OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and best coding practices.
• Knowledge of Chemical Safety.
• Knowledge and Experience in Environmental/Workplace Health and Safety.