Software Applications Developer II

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Software Applications Developer II to join our Technology Services team. This role focuses on developing, enhancing, and supporting software applications that serve university operations, with emphasis on Transportation Services applications and related systems.

You will design and implement solutions, work with stakeholders to translate needs into technical specifications, and manage development tasks from analysis through deployment while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Three years of software applications developer experience.
• Experience with C#/.NET, SQL Server, APIs and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software applications and integrations.
• Work with customers to understand needs and develop technical solutions.
• Independently manage development activities including analysis, design, implementation, testing and deployment.
• Troubleshoot defects and improve reliability and performance of systems.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, maintainable software solutions.
• Participate in QA, application support, and continuous improvement.

Skills

C# & .NET

SQL Server

APIs & Web Services

CI/CD

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SSMS

Git

Oracle / SQL tooling

Job description

Software Applications Developer II - Agency

Texas A&M University Department Technology Services - Enterprise Application Services - ITAS

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

Texas A&M University is seeking a Software Applications Developer II to join our Technology Services team. This position involves developing, enhancing, and supporting software applications that serve university operations. The successful candidate will work with a variety of applications and technologies, contributing to both existing systems and new development initiatives. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and effective collaboration with technical teams and university stakeholders. The position primarily supports Transportation Services applications but may also contribute to other university systems.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software applications and system integrations.
• Work with customers and stakeholders to understand business needs, clarify requirements, and develop appropriate technical solution.
• Independently manage assigned development activities, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot application issues, resolve defects, and improve the reliability and performance of existing systems.
• Collaborate with technical teams to deliver secure, maintainable, and reliable software solutions.
• Participate in software quality assurance, application support, and continuous improvement of development practices.

Salary

$72,730 annually

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of software applications developer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining applications using C# and .NET, including legacy and modern application technologies, web and other application development technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle, SQL development, data access technologies, APIs, web services, and system integrations.
• Experience with version control, code reviews, software testing, secure coding, accessibility principles, CI/CD, automated deployment processes, and the responsible use and validation of AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving software applications, including production support, defect resolution, performance, and application monitoring.
• Experience gathering and analyzing requirements, estimating development effort, and working directly with customers, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Experience developing or supporting parking management, permitting, or enforcement system integrations.

Other Requirements and Factors

This role may require working outside of standard office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support the demands of technology services and ensure the seamless operation of essential systems. 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. Required to be on call, work weekends, and times outside regular business hours as warranted by business necessity. This position is security sensitive. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures. All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements(If applicable).

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

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