Position Function:
The Software Applications Developer is responsible for analyzing software needs, designing, creating, coding, and testing application software from multiple platforms to serve the needs of the MSU Extension service and its clientele. This includes working closely with other faculty and staff of MSU Extension to determine optimum programming solutions for clientele. This position works closely together with members of technical teams for programming and hardware support.
Salary Grade: 16
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work within a software applications development team to use software technologies to develop applications to solve problems of Extension staff and clientele. This includes being fully involved with all technical activities within the development team (software development life cycle activities, code reviews, research, etc.).
The software applications developer will perform the following: Interview clientele or other staff to determine exact needs and specifications of real world problems and develop concepts and strategies for development of application software to solve the problem; determine best software platform for individual programming problems (such as mobile device, web-based, systems software, etc.); design, code, and test application software prototypes and interact with clientele to fully refine application software prototype into a final solution; create fully documented technical specifications for all applications developed and provide preliminary guidance on software operation to (user) documentation writers; provide status reports and updates of projects to project managers; establish standards and best practices; create software code libraries to be used across multiple applications and by other developers within the team; constantly monitor completed and in-progress applications and provide software patches and updates to insure all remain updated and secure.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Management Information Systems.
Experience: One year as Programmer Analyst, Software Developer, Web Programmer, Web Application Developer, Computer Programmer, Student/Graduate student programmer or a member of a software development team, providing technical leadership/guidance/mentorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years experience developing mobile applications for the iOS and Android platforms. Direct experience using the Symfony framework
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrable experience designing enterprise software and defining software systems in at least one of the following areas: ios Development, Android Development, PHP/WEB application development. A basic understanding of information systems, relational databases, object oriented programming, and backup and recovery procedures; demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following languages: JAVA, C++, C#, PERL, PHP, PL/SQL, MySQL, Objective C, XCode; strong technical skills with SQL in a web setting; Experience in programing framework such as Symfony (PHP), Javascript libraries such as React, ability to analyze data, solve problems, and prioritize and organize work to achieve stated goals; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; basic understanding of user interaction design skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; ability to communicate design rationale and build consensus; ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment; ability to develop new approaches to complex design problems; intermediate level skills in J2EE, IOS, SQL, or similar areas.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Applicant must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu by submitting the online application and attaching a cover letter, resume, current unofficial transcript and contact information for references.
Any social security number included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online.
Screening Date:
February 23, 2022.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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