Software Applications Developer III - Back End

Job Title

Software Applications Developer III - Back End

Agency

Texas A&M University

• Corpus Christi

Department

Blucher

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science is building a coastal ocean observation software system. The project scope includes the design and implementation of a new Cloud-native system consisting of back-end microservices, a modern user interface, the implementation and integration of automated data QA/QC tools, and the migration of environmental data from an existing system to the new system. The project consists of a software development team and a data automation team.

The Software Application Developer III (Back End) (SAD III), under direction of the software development lead, serves as a team member for development of a Cloud native application. The SAD III (Back- End) works with the development Scrum team on the implementation of the system. This position focuses on implementing back-end services, service integrations, and migration of the data from the legacy system to the new system.

Who We Are

The Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science (CBI) at Texas A&M University

• Corpus Christi has a sense of belonging research environment utilizing geospatial science to support data driven decision making. The institute's research laboratories develop innovative solutions informed by precise measurements honoring the legacy of the Blucher family and their commitment to surveying and science. CBI pushes the boundaries of geospatial science by applying cutting edge technologies to map, measure, collect and manage big data used to predict our physical environment.

DESCRIPTION

Software Development: 85%

• Participates in daily stand-up and other Scrum activities.

• Assists the software development team lead with breaking down work items into tasks.

• Makes recommendations based on the evaluation of software products and programming languages for their applicability to the system or project.

• Coordinates the integration of multiple code designs, features, and services to ensure compatibility, reliability, and scalability.

• Contributes to the design and implementation of the system and database with other team members.

• Implements back-end services such as API, data ingestion services, data processing services.

• Integrates data QA/QC tools produced by data automation team into the system.

• Responds to any bugs that arise.

• Collaborates with other team members on brainstorming, implementation, code reviews.

Communication and Collaboration: 10%

• Effectively communicates with colleagues to understand project requirements, timelines, and expectations.

• Provides regular updates on project progress and seek feedback to improve deliverables.

• Maintains open and clear communication channels, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries and requests.

Other: 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

• Five (5) years of software development experience.

• Additional education/experience may be used as a substitute for the minimum requirements:

• Associate degree in related field and seven (7) years of software development experience, OR

• Master's degree and three (3) years of software development experience.

• Experience with implementing back-end API services.

• Experience with relational database such as PostgreSQL.

• Experience working in a software development team environment.

• Experience working with any public Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).

• Experience with optimization and producing performant back-end code.

• Proven experience with implementing performant and scalable back-end services.

• Experience with project management tool such as Jira, AzureDevOps.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated curiosity to learn new technologies and programming languages.

• Knowledge and experience in networking and security.

• Experience with source version control (Git) in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with large-scale software system design.

• Experience with relational database design.

• Experience working with time series data.

• Experience writing tools using scripting languages such as Python, Bash.

• Experience working with services on Microsoft Azure.

• Experience with Docker.

• Experience working with Kubernetes.

• Experience with building CI/CD pipeline.

• Experience with ETL processes.

• Experience working in a Scrum team.

SALARY: $7,083.34 - $8,333.34 Monthly ($85,000 - $100,000 Annually, Approximately)

• Dependent upon education/experience

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

• $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

• Employee and Spouse

• Employee and Children

• Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.