• Job Description

  Req#: R-074839

  Job Title

  Entry-Level Software Applications Developer I

  Agency

  Texas A&M University

  Department

  Technology Services - Academic Operations

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  Commensurate

  Job Location

  College Station, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  Glimpse of the Job and Your Opportunity to Contribute

  Technology Services is on the hunt for motivated Entry-Level Software Applications Developer to play a key role in supporting the University's Libraries . This is your chance to contribute to an essential service that empowers academic achievement, supports cutting-edge research, global innovation , and contributes to student success. Come make a difference with us!

  As a Software Applications Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining Web-based open-source applications for management of digital collections with TAMU Libraries. Also, you will consult with users to define application requirements, writing documentation of system procedures and guidelines for application users, and answering questions and providing technical assistance and/or training to application users and or technical staff.

  Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

  • Design, implement, test, and maintains our web-based open-source applications

  • Provide technical assistance to our customers

  • Document systems procedures and guidelines

  • Actively participate in quality assurance

  • Participates in collaborative team software design

  • Meet with Library customers and technical staff to determine their needs and requirements

  • Engag e in IT trainings and professional development activities

  We're searching for candidates with a passion for technology and a foundation with Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and PHP. W e'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 opportunity is an onsite position here in College Station, Texas.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience AND four months (1 semester) of student worker and/or customer service experience.

  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Excellent customer services skills.

  A well-qualified candidate sh ould possess one o r more of the following:

  • Two years of software applications developer experience.

  • Knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting.

  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

  • Excellent organizational and planning skills required .

  • Must be extremely dependable.

  • Experience in the following programming languages: Java, PHP, C/ C++ and Shell Scripting.

  • Experience with data processing and querying in JSON and XML.

  • Experience with the following open-source technologies: Cocoon, DSpace or Fedora, MySQL or PostgreSQL, and Tomcat.

  • Experience with Agile software development practices.

  • Experience with virtualized infrastructure such as Open Stack, Vagrant, or EC2.

  • Experience with automated deployment, e.g. with Docker and/or Kubernetes .

  • Must be knowledgeable of the Model-View-Controller design pattern and user-cent.

  What to do

  Apply now! A cover letter and resume will assist in the review of your application materials. You can upload them during the application process at CV/Resume.

  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 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 , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

  • 12- 15 days of annual paid holidays

  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

  • Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

  • Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

  • Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

  For additional information on benefits Click here

  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

  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.

• About the company

  34361 Texas A&M University is a public land-grant research university in College Station, Texas.

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