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Software Engineer

Kansas City University · Education · $165.5M budget · 847 staff · Since 1916

Why Kansas City University

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Educates students in osteopathic medicine, biosciences, bioethics, and health professions.

  • The University educates doctors of osteopathic medicine. Our four-year integrated curriculum emphasizes both the basic sciences and clinical skills.$66.1M spent in FY2024
  • The university's college of dental medicine is a four-year integrated curriculum culminating in a doctor of dental medicine degree. The first cohort of 80 students began in fy24.$20.1M spent in FY2024
  • The university's college of biosciences includes a graduate program conferring a master of science in biomedical sciences as well as a clinical psychology program conferring the doctor of psychology degree.$6.6M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$296K–$1.3M
10 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$113.2M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
847
employees
13 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
83%
of spending
Looks good: 83% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+32%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
50 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 49.6 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1947
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Software Engineer will be responsible for partnering with university constituents to meet database needs; conducting thorough and timely research on database applications; and ensuring optimal server side functionality for database applications and relational database management servers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces Modify existing software to correct errors Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration Determine system performance standards Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization and department Leadership & Ownership Expectations Ability to lead technical design discussions and make architecture decisions aligned with business goals.

Proven ability to own features end-to-end, from design through deployment and support. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex production issues across multiple system layers. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating cross-functionally with business owners and teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on the .NET technology stack. Advanced proficiency with C#, .NET (Core/Framework), and Visual Studio, including designing and building scalable, maintainable applications. Deep experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), performance tuning, indexing strategies, and writing complex SQL/stored procedures.

Strong experience building modern web applications using a contemporary UI framework (React preferred), with an understanding of component-based architecture and state management. In-depth knowledge of HTML and CSS for creating semantic, accessible, and responsive applications Proven expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs and web services, including versioning, documentation, and scalability…

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About Kansas City University

From its Form 990

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