Software Developer II

Iowa State University - College of Design; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and leave benefits

Work-life balance programs

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) at Iowa State University seeks a Software Developer II to build software for the USDA-sponsored National Resources Inventory (NRI) and CSSM clients. You’ll contribute to statistics-based software, web applications, and data processing systems.

Responsibilities include implementing algorithms, estimating programs with sampling and imputation, and database and systems programming. Remote work is possible for residents of Iowa.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of related software development experience.
• Experience with statistical methods or survey software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Software development with statistical methods and algorithms.
• Development of an estimation program with statistical sampling and imputation methods.
• Database programming.
• Systems programming.
• Web application programming.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Python

Java

JavaScript

React

Redux

jQuery

JSON

Web development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

SQLite

Berkeley DB

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• software development with statistical methods and algorithms
• development of an estimation program with statistical sampling and imputation methods
• database programming
• systems programing
• web application programming

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 in statistical methods, algorithms, and processing
• Experience with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey process and systems

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).

For more information about CSSM, please visit: https://www.cssm.iastate.edu/

This a term position with an end date of 3/31/2027. The possibility for renewal is based on funding availability.

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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment Type: Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term) Proposed End Date or Length of Term: March 31, 2027 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: PS810

Why Choose Iowa State University?

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
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

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.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [e-mail] or call [phone] or Toll-Free: [phone].

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.