Software Engineer/Developer II

University of Wisconsin Madison
$70,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2024
Job Summary: The UW Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences is seeking a Software Engineer/Developer II to work on multiple web and mobile applications used by the agricultural and conservation community throughout Wisconsin. Come join our team of researchers and software developers building and maintaining software tools used by thousands of farms in the state. Our tools help farms effectively manage crop nutrients in an economic and environmentally sustainable way. The software developer's primary role will be working with the SnapPlus team (https://snapplus.wisc.edu) to build and maintain web and mobile applications for nutrient management planning. In addition, they will work closely with faculty and researchers to develop new applications related to active research and outreach topics in the department. This includes building a nitrogen management tool for corn in Wisconsin in collaboration with the Arriaga Lab. The educational tool's main goal is to help producers make informed decisions that reduce environmental nitrogen losses while maintaining productivity. The role requires working closely with other team members and taking individual ownership of functional areas. Position responsibilities include high level technical design, implementing new functionality, improving the existing codebase, and providing user support. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking action each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. Responsibilities: Designs, develops, tests, debugs, operates, and troubleshoots software and applications to support information technology business operations. 35% Reviews application design specifications, codes new applications, and makes enhancements to existing applications 10% Tests and debugs programs, and prepares systems test data 5% Prepares program documentation and training requirements 10% Develops or modifies technical specifications for moderately-complex projects using disciplined software development practices 20% Maintains and troubleshoots applications, systems, or websites 5% Implements data structure and systems performance strategies 15% Work collaboratively with a diverse customer base to provide creative solutions to unique user issues Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Preferred Associate's Degree Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience writing software in a modern high-level programming language (C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, etc.) - Familiarity with software development practices such as version control, unit tests, and code reviews - Demonstrated success communicating technical knowledge to a non-technical audience - Demonstrated experience working independently and in close collaboration with others PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience with relational databases and SQL - Experience with JavaScript frameworks (Vue, React, Angular) - Domain knowledge or professional experience related to agriculture, environmental science, environmental engineering, hydrology, or similar - Experience working with spatial data and understanding of basic geographic information system (GIS) concepts Work Type: Full Time: 100% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf Additional Information: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. you must be a United States citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. How to Apply: To begin the application process please click on the `Apply Now' button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your interest in the position and relevant qualifications. Finalists will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references, of which one should be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge. Contact: Hava Blair hkblair@wisc.edu 608-265-2951 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Software Engineer/Developer II(IT003) Department(s): A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/SOIL SCIENCE Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 307939-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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