Software Developer, Inter

Position Title: Software Developer, Inter

Employee Classification: Software Developer,Inter

College/Division: Research, Creativity and ED

Department: 470500-WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  Commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute (NM WRRI) at New Mexico State University (NMSU) is seeking one Software Developer, Inter., to develop user-friendly applications, leverage water data to provide communities with accurate water information and predictive tools, and collaborate with researchers to meet assigned project goals.

Classification Summary:
Under supervision, performs work that is varied and may be somewhat difficult, but usually involves limited responsibility. Provides functional and empirical analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of software operating systems, including but not limited to, utility software, development software, and diagnostic software. Participates in the development of test strategies, devices and systems.

Classification Standard Duties:
Under supervision performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility. Full lifecycle application development. Designing, coding and debugging applications in various software languages. Software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability analysis. Object-oriented Design and Analysis (OOA and OOD). Software modeling and simulation. Front end graphical user interface design. Software testing and quality assurance. Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation. Support, maintain and document software functionality. Integrate software with existing systems. Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation. Project Planning and Project Management. Maintain standards compliance. Implement localization or globalization of software.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience: Three (3) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency: None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the job. Understanding of the University's mission, vision and goals.; SKILLS: short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.; ABILITIES: develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Work with PHP, CSS, Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Django and other programming languages and frameworks to create user-friendly applications using current and historical water data for communities to obtain water information such as estimates showing water level and flow and other telemetry related parameters useful to calculate water budgets. Develop software applications for communities to access water information. Implement software web and applications testing for deployment and quality assurance for better user-experience. Maintain websites by providing updates to enhance security and better display information to the public. Support interpersonal and organizational communication with other researchers and stakeholders. Improve and manage databases for better access to water data information. Work with cloud technologies like Amazon Web Services and MySQL for data management. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and monitoring interactive data dashboards to showcase water data connections across New Mexico, effectively relaying information back to stakeholders and communities.

• Experience with Cascade and WordPress Content Management Systems to build web applications.

• Familiarity with the Western Water Network and its initiatives across the Western United States, including knowledge of its stakeholders, extension agents, and leadership teams.

• Conducting research and developing short- and long-term planning and management objectives to better understand the water data needs of the community, and across the State of New Mexico.

• Experience with Campbell Scientific LoggerNet software to improve automated water data collection. May require field visits around different telemetry stations around New Mexico to improve automated data collection techniques.

• Building machine learning models as predictive tools for community water needs and develop software applications for communities to access water information, meeting the goals and objectives of the Strategic Community Water Management Program (SCWMP), and other externally funded projects.

Special Requirements of the Position
Must be able to obtain an NMSU driving permit within 30 days of employment.
Must be able to travel to research field sites as needed to troubleshoot, collect data, provide community education or information as needed.
Work a standard schedule of hours between Monday-Friday, 8-5 (may change slightly depending on business needs).
Must be able to endure extreme weather conditions sometimes encountered at research field sites.

Department Contact:  Carolina Mijares, 646-4337, nmwrri@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.