Software Applications Developer

Job Title Software Applications Developer I Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Harte Research Institute Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

The Software Applications Developer I, under direction, develops and maintains code and workflows that support ecological modeling and analysis, working closely with scientists and end-users to ensure code quality, usability, and reproducibility.

Functional Area

1:
Modeling Application Development Percent Effort: 60%
Develops Rcode in support of ecological modeling, including scripts and functions used to run models. Analyzes biological, environmental, and related datasets to prepare inputs and evaluate model outputs. Utilizes and creates NetCDF files for data inputs and model outputs. Develops and maintains R packages.

Functional Area

2:
Code Development and Management Percent Effort: 25%
Develops and maintains Git repositories for ecological modeling and data analysis. Develops interactive data applications for users to visualize and interact with input data and model outputs. Develops and maintains documentation for code and workflows to support reproducible use of modeling tools. Assists in development of lab policies relating to code development, sharing, and version control.

Functional Area

3:
User Engagement and Documentation Percent Effort: 15%
Collaborates with software users (stakeholders, scientists, students, partners) throughout the development process, incorporating feedback into design and implementation of modeling tools. Provides support to users on running models and accessing data products. Documents workflows to promote reproducible science.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field. Four months of related experience. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting, client relations, formulating and contributing ideas. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

Experience developing code for ecological modeling. Experience working with spatial ecological data, including use of R (e.g., terra) and ArcGIS to prepare inputs for ecological models. Experience collaborating with software users throughout the development process, incorporating feedback into design and implementation. Fluency with Git-based version control and collaborative development workflows, including use of CI pipelines. Experience creating NetCDF files that conform to current CF metadata conventions.

Proficiency in R and Python for data analysis, visualization, and ecological model development. Experience developing and maintaining R packages to support analytical workflows. Experience developing interactive data applications. (e.g., R Shiny)

NOTE:

Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026. This…