Software Developer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Create software solutions for the USDA-backed National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey as well as other clients within CSSM.

• Engage in software development utilizing statistical methods and algorithms.

• Construct estimation programs that incorporate statistical sampling and imputation techniques.

• Execute database programming tasks.

• Carry out systems programming activities.

• Develop web applications.

• Provide support for statistical research and consulting, data analysis, software development, and IT assistance related to grants and cooperative agreements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent, along with 3 years of relevant experience.

• Proficient programming skills in C/C++, C#, Python, or Java.

• Experience in web development using JavaScript.

• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, jQuery, and JSON.

• Knowledge of database systems such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite, or Berkeley DB.

• Background in survey science or survey development.

• Experience with statistical methods, algorithms, and processing techniques.

• Understanding of the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey processes and systems.

• Candidate must reside in Iowa by the time employment commences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement benefits that include defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

• Ample vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.

• Onsite childcare services available in Ames, Iowa.

• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• A variety of voluntary benefits and discounts.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Wellbeing initiatives.

• Potential for remote work opportunities.