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Job Title

Software Applications Developer

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services - Enterprise Application Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,000.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

Technology Services (https://it.tamu.edu/) is on the hunt for a passionate and innovative Software Developer to play a key role in supporting the university’s Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI), working on the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) and Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) projects. As a Software Applications Developer you will collaborate with end users throughout the entire development process, spanning from conceptualization and application deployment to ongoing maintenance and support. You will be working on the TIDC web application and MVCPA projects, involving external customer communication, managing expectations, and meeting hard deadlines. The development environment is dynamic. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of programming languages, including ASP.NET C#, PHP and Laravel, and even a little classic ASP. Come make a difference with us!

We're searching for candidates with a passion for technology and a strong foundation with ASP.NET C#, PHP and Laravel, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. We're eager to mentor talent and help you thrive in your new role. If you are eager to learn, grow, and make a significant contribution to our team, we want to hear from you!

This position is security sensitive requiring U.S. Citizenship.

Opportunities to Contribute

This is your chance to contribute to public service through support of these initiatives. TIDC funds, oversee and improve public defense throughout the State of Texas, while MVCPA has fostered a statewide cooperative network of law enforcement groups, prosecutors, insurance industry representatives, local tax assessor-collectors, and concerned citizens to combat vehicle theft and burglary through enforcement, prevention, public information, and education initiatives.

+ Design, implement, test, and maintain our web-based applications

+ Provide technical assistance to our customers

+ Document systems procedures and guidelines

+ Actively participate in quality assurance

+ Participate in collaborative team software design

+ Meet with customers and technical staff to determine their needs and requirements

+ Engage in IT trainings and professional development activities

What you need to know

Salary: $60,000Location: In-person role in College Station, Texas

Schedule: 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.

Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted asylum or refugee status in accordance with 15 CFR, Part 762; 22 CFR §§122.5, 123.22 and 123.26; and 31 CFR § 501.601

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience AND 3 years of software development experience

+ Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

+ Strong interpersonal skills

+ Excellent customer services skills

+ 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

A well-qualified candidate should possess one or more of the following:

+ Advanced skills in ASP.NET C#, PHP/Laravel, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

+ Advanced skills in database design, querying, and administration, particularly with Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL

+ Advanced client relations skills

+ Quality Assurance experience

+ Excellent written communications, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills

+ Three years of related experience developing website applications, administering databases and transferring data

+ Experience with version control systems, such as GitHub.com

+ Responsive web design best practices

+ Knowledge of project management, mentoring, negotiation skills, basic vendor relations, proposal writing, business acumen, persuasive communication, and team leadership skills

+ Basic familiarity with Classic ASP for purposes of conversion

+ Ability to solve problems and recommend alternative methods

+ Ability to communicate technical details to a lay audience and ability to develop locally

What to do

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

+ Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

For additional information on benefits Click here (http://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/\_media/documents/200benefitsWellness101.pdf)

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.