Temporary Programmer​/Analyst

Temporary Programmer/Analyst Who We Are

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second-largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world‑renowned research, education, and outreach. Our focus centers on natural and human systems; food, energy, and environmental resources; and social, physical, and economic well‑being.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is the world's leading resource for conservation, research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. The Lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, where six world‑class, mission‑driven centers are directed by full‑time faculty and other renowned professionals. Lab staff teach undergraduate courses, advise graduate students, collect and disseminate world‑famous digital resources on biodiversity, and engage with partner organizations and citizens around the world to conduct scientific research and conservation actions.

Our management and staff are committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our work, and our Board leadership includes successful entrepreneurs and managers from the business and non‑profit sectors, conservation‑minded citizens from the United States and beyond, and faculty from Cornell and other universities.

Join the team behind All About Birds .org, a digital gateway bringing birds and nature to more than 20 million people annually. You will build the bridge between complex scientific data and a massive community of nature lovers—creating high‑performance tools that turn raw information into a journey of discovery.

You will architect and build the modern web and data services powering our next‑generation user experiences. Working within a collaborative, iterative team, you will integrate diverse data streams to design dynamic personalized features, self‑service tools, and interactive learning capabilities that drive global engagement with the natural world.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

This is a full‑time, temporary position at 100 % FTE. It is a six‑month appointment with the possibility to extend up to one full year. The position is eligible for a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke, or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

We are looking for someone with an excellent work ethic who is organized and passionate. Additionally, we need someone who has the following:

• Architect the enterprise technology services compatible with Cornell Lab's technical infrastructure
• Work with the Advancement Technology Team on web applications, data integration processes, CMS, and cloud server infrastructure
• Manage enterprise platform components, including web servers, JavaScript frameworks/runtimes, container platforms, databases, cloud services, and AI‑supported services
• Oversee the integrative software development lifecycle, from requirements to deployment
• Design and manage application‑level data services

• Scaffold a modern application to support our goals
• Select the tech stack for the new application
• Architect the new application and all supporting web and data services
• Standardize the business layer for inter‑application communication
• Integration with marketing platform to enable business goals
• Quality assurance and testing procedures

• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
• Ability to…