Software Developer II
About The Position
The Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) in Iowa State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 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, working with groups including the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Agricultural Statistics Service, and Iowa State University's Survey & Behavioral Research Services. This position is responsible for developing software for the USDA-sponsored National Resources Inventory survey and other CSSM clients. The work may involve software development using statistical methods and algorithms; development of an estimation program using statistical sampling and imputation methods; database programming; systems programming; and web application programming. This is a term position with an end date of March 31, 2027. Renewal may be possible based on funding availability. Remote work is available, but the employee must reside in Iowa on or before the start of employment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is unavailable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of related experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
- Must reside in Iowa on or before the start of employment.
Nice To Haves
- 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 National Resources Inventory survey process and systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop software for the USDA-sponsored National Resources Inventory survey and other CSSM clients.
- Perform software development involving statistical methods and algorithms.
- Develop an estimation program using statistical sampling and imputation methods.
- Perform database programming.
- Perform systems programming.
- Perform web application programming.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits.
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
- Vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
- Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
- Life insurance and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellbeing program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
