Software Engineer, Development & Deployment

Position Title

Software Developer II

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience

Job Description

The Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a Software Developer II. CSSM provides statistical research and consulting, data analysis, software development, and IT support related to grants and cooperative agreements. CSSM works with a number of groups including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and other groups at Iowa State University.

This position is specifically responsible for the development of software for the USDA-sponsored National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey and other CSSM clients. This position will be involved with one or more of the following components: software development with statistical methods and algorithms; database programming; web application programming.

Responsibilities

• Programming experience using C/C++, C#, Python, or Java
• Web development using JavaScript and experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, jQuery, and JSON
• Experience using database systems such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite, or Berkeley DB
• Experience in survey science or survey development
• Experience with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey process and systems

Additional Context

The Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University provides statistical research and consulting, data analysis, software development, and IT support related to grants and cooperative agreements. CSSM works with a number of groups including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), and within ISU, the Survey & Behavioral Research Services (SBRS).

This position offers the opportunity for remote work but does require the employee to reside in the state of Iowa on or before the start of employment.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Full time Pay Grade

R20025

Equal Opportunity Statement

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website.