Software Development, Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

Position: 0.0
Department

Biodiversity Institute

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

90%:

* Contribute significantly to creating and extending the Specify 7 web platform by applying software engineering best practice methods for design, coding, documentation and automated testing, to create great software with immediate global impact.

* Play a central role in producing sustainable technology for the Specify Consortium, envision design options and prioritize software innovation for generality, flexibility, extensibility, and scalability. Champion solutions with a deep understanding of requirements acquired from interaction with project stakeholders, including team members, advisory committees, and especially from Specify software users.

* Analyze and influence platform architecture decisions, security and standards options, assess alternative implementation strategies and component classifications for software modules, and contribute enhancements to Specify tools and development processes for continuous improvement of our Dev Ops methods and software deliverables.

5%:

* Engage with collections scientists and technologists at Specify members institutions to discuss software issues remotely, or occasionally on-site at member museums, or at national and international conferences.

5%:

* Mentor talented and highly-motivated undergraduate computer science developers, working with them to leverage their passion and enthusiasm for software engineering.

Req  (Ex: 10567 )

32950

Disclaimer

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Work Schedule

M-F, 8-5

FLSA Status

Administrative

Contact Information to Applicants

Applications must be submitted online .edu. For questions about the position, you may contact Aimee Stewart wart.

Required Qualifications

* High school/GED and 4 years of professional software development experience OR Associate's degree with 3 years of professional software development experience OR Bachelor's degree with 1 year of professional software development experience OR Master's degree in a related field.

* Previous experience with best-practices for software design and implementation as evidenced by application materials.

* Previous experience/proficiency in Python, JavaScript or Type Script as evidenced by application materials.

* Successful collaborative work in a team or group environment as evidenced by application materials.

* Excellent verbal and written communications skills as evidenced by application materials and previous work.

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range

$70,000 - 75,000, commensurate with experience

FTE

1.0

Preferred Qualifications

* Proficiency in the use of the Typescript + React framework as evidenced by application materials and previous experience.

* Professional experience with front-end/UI development for end-user applications.

* Competency with a variety of object-oriented and functional programming languages as evidenced by application materials and previous experience.

* Experience with test automation, Agile development practices, CI/CD, Git Hub, Virtual machines and Docker.

* Professional experience with relational database systems, including proficiency with SQL and principles of relational database design.

* Experience deploying and managing applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS), including use of services such as EC2, S3, and RDS.

* Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, cloud management best practices on AWS, including infrastructure as code, monitoring, and cost optimization.

* Experience working in a structured release process to deliver high-quality software to a user/client community.

* Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, scientific computing in biodiversity or environmental sciences.

Position Overview

We are searching for a software engineer to help us document the diversity of life on Earth. The ideal candidate values meaningful work contributing to a global mission that builds on 350 years of Earth exploration and biological inventory to identify and describe the world's plant and animal species. The person enjoys solving problems, innovating software solutions, learning new technologies, and sharing insight and expertise.

Fuel your passion on your career path, help us document the natural world, and enjoy a collegial and welcoming work environment. You…