UNIV - Systems Engineer II - Department of PHS

Job Description Summary

The Systems Engineer II provides advanced technical expertise in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of DCU’s clinical trial and data systems. The role collaborates with leadership, investigators, and IS staff to understand complex requirements and optimize solutions for reliability, performance, security, and maintainability. Responsibilities include .NET system development, modification of existing software, evaluation of emerging technologies, and serving as an internal technical consultant.

The position also mentors and trains IS personnel. This advanced role requires strong problem‑solving and communication skills and offers opportunities for technical leadership and growth.

Entity: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub‑Type: Research Grant

Cost Center: CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Grade: University‑TEC
06

Pay Range: 66,400.00 – 92,900.00 –

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Work Shift:

• 30% – System Design and Development

  Engages in technical problem resolution, system and component design, maintenance, and performance optimization related to the WebDCU system. This includes oversight of coding programs, database change documentation, and system development and maintenance.

  Researches new technologies and applications relevant to DCU needs and evaluates their applicability to existing and future systems.

  Modifies complex existing software, databases, and server environments to correct errors, adapt to new requirements, and improve performance.

  Plans and develops solutions by balancing functionality, flexibility, and generalizability of system functions across different types of projects, while promoting component reuse and adherence to DCU standards and procedures.

• 30% – Collaboration and Technical Consultation

  Collaborates with DCU leadership and external investigators to understand individual project needs, including highly complex technology and system requirements.

  Optimizes technical approaches used to support users with consideration of data quality, data security, system reliability, performance requirements, user interfaces, and maintenance constraints.

• 30% – Independent Research and Implementation

  Performs independent research, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of an upgraded version of DCU’s clinical trial management system using .NET.

  Documents all developed software and related system components according to the standards and guidelines established by the DCU IS section.

  Acts as an internal technical consultant and advisor for DCU, providing guidance on .NET functionality, system performance, integration, and maintainability.

• 10% – Training and Mentorship

  Participates in the interview and selection of new IS personnel.

  Participates in training for new employees on IS section standards, standard operating procedures, and system development methodologies.

  Provides guidance and answers questions for new employees, serving as a mentor and technical resource.

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and three years of experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform advanced .NET system design, development, and maintenance.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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