Software Developer

Nebraska Invasive Species Program; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Educational programs

Immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits

Job summary

Nebraska Invasive Species Program is seeking a software developer to plan, design, and implement software applications while consulting with clients to streamline processes. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 3 years of experience in information systems.

Employees enjoy a flexible benefits program, paid leave, educational benefits, and hybrid work arrangements after the probationary period. Preferred skills include PHP, Git, and SCSS experience in a higher education environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in information systems.
• Experience in a higher education environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of accessibility design and testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement software applications.
• Consult with customers to clarify objectives and automate processes.
• Research and implement emerging technologies for secure applications.

Skills

Programming languages proficiency

Information systems experience

Interpersonal communication skills

Task organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PHP

Git

SCSS

Job description

This role is responsible for planning, designing, developing, debugging, testing, and implementing software and applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems.This individual will evaluate requests for new or modified software applications and develop client partnerships by consulting with customers to identify current operating procedures and clarify objectives for automating and streamlining processes.An individual in this position should actively research, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, frameworks, and practices toward building secure applications.

This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity.

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree Computer Science or related field

3 years information systems experience

Proficient in multiple programming languages and systems common to the job domain

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience organizing tasks and deliverables

Experience in a higher education environment

Experience designing and testing for accessibility

PHP, Git and SCSS experience

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting University staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

Once a candidate is hired into this role, hybrid work arrangements (defined by NU ITS as a minimum of three days per week on one or more NU Campus locations and up to two days per week remote) may be available for candidates who successfully meet minimum performance criteria during the initial probationary employment period.

Campus Name: University of Nebraska System (UNOP)

Org Unit: IT Application & Development UNCA

Job Location: Kearney, NE 68847, Lincoln, NE 68588, Omaha, NE 68182

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: [e-mail]

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination.