[Hiring] Software Developer II @Iowa State University

Role Description

The Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University 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. This position is specifically responsible for the development of software for the USDA-sponsored National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey and other CSSM clients. This position will be involved with one or more of the following components:

• Software development with statistical methods and algorithms
• Development of an estimation program with statistical sampling and imputation methods
• Database programming
• Systems programming
• Web application programming

Qualifications

• 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 (NRCS) National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey process and systems

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience
• This is a term position with an end date of 3/31/2027. The possibility for renewal is based on funding availability.
• This position offers the opportunity for remote work but does require the employee to reside in the state of Iowa on or before the start of employment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Company Description

The Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University provides statistical research and consulting, data analysis, software development, and IT support related to grants and cooperative agreements. CSSM works with a number of groups including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), and within ISU, the Survey & Behavioral Research Services (SBRS).