Assistant Solutions Engineer, Office of The - Boston, United States - Boston University

Boston University

Verified Company

Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with student project teams supporting them to design, develop, and deploy software solutions that align with partner specifications and project goals.
Oversee the technical aspects of student led projects, providing guidance and mentorship to enhance their learning experience and ensure consistent project outcomes that satisfy client requests.
Work directly on special projects for VIP clients or Spark Tech projects
Maintain and share expertise in full stack development activities, utilizing a diverse tech stack including , , TypeScript, Flutter, and various backend technologies (Google Firebase, Pythonbased APIs, ). An interest in learning any of the stacks you are not familiar with.
Lend technical expertise/ oversight on project scoping as needed
Contribute to the development and maintenance of Spark's technical infrastructure for software engineering, data science, ensuring best practices in project outputs including code quality and security
Support learning Ambassadors in designing and deploying relevant skill building activities (e.g. micro challenges and tech talk workshops, etc.)
Participate in Spark community programming and events, supporting the community and outreach manager.
Participate in the identification and interviewing of prospective student interns and student team members.

Required Skills:

BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
15 years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, data science, with a strong emphasis on full stack development.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to mentor and support students in technical projects.
Knowledge in and TypeScript for frontend development.
Experience with mobile app development, preferably using Flutter, for crossplatform solutions.
Familiarity with backend development, including Google Firebase, Pythonbased APIs (Flask, FastAPI), or + Express.
Understanding of CI/CD processes, code quality checks, and software engineering standards.
Experience and passion for working on interdisciplinary computing and commitment to usercentered design principles and practices.
Outstanding communication and people skills with an ability to engage and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders from students to senior government officials to distinguished alumni.
Strong process and project management skills
Excellent organizational skills
Comfort working in a fastpaced, dynamic work setting. Flexibility is a must. Positivity and teamwork is a must.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a personal and professional context
Basic IT skills (MS Office/Google Office, slack, trello, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in data engineering, data science, and machine learning
Experience and knowledge of technology product development and UX/UI Design
Knowledge of agile development methodologies
Familiarity with ethical and responsible computing principles and practices
We_ are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, _pregnancy_ or pregnancyrelated condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor._