Software Developer-Temporary - Greenville, United States - East Carolina University

Description

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The College of Engineering and Technology is comprised of the departments of Computer Science, Construction Management, Engineering, and Technology Systems.

Faculty and staff in the College provide high-quality graduate and undergraduate degree opportunities and research and service programs that enable students to achieve their career goals and that promote a strong, sustainable future for our region.

Job Duties We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated software developer to join our team at ECU's Department of Technology Systems for a short-term research and development project.

The software developer will work on a project sponsored by the Department of Defense and will be responsible for developing a web application featuring database functionality.

On-campus employment is preferred; however, we are prepared to offer remote work option for qualified candidates.

However, if remote work is offered, the software engineer will be required to attend meetings at the ECU campus or at the client site in Ft.

Bragg, North Carolina usually once a month. Additionally, the software developer will lead a group of students and evaluate their work.

Software Development (70%)-Develop both front end and back end code for web applications featuring database functionality-Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify and understand software requirements-Test and debug software-Implement software enhancements and improvements-Apply cybersecurity best practices in software development-Participate in code reviews and offer feedback-Support the team to create the delivery and deployment of the software-Evaluate the software quality through quantitative and qualitative metrics-Optimize database structure for high performance and system reliability

Project Management Support (15%)-Lead a group of students and evaluate their work-Attend meetings at the ECU campus or at the client site in Ft.

Bragg, North Carolina about once a month-Work remotely the majority of the time.

Be available for teamwork during work hours through virtual meeting tools such as MS Teams.-Prepare PowerPoint slides for meetings whenever needed-Adhere to project timelines and budgets-Evaluate students' performances-Communicate and collaborate effectively with the project team, customer, end-users, and the stakeholders.

Software Documentation Support (15%)-Create and maintain technical documentation-Write user manuals-Develop software maintenance, update, and backup procedures-Support the project team in developing scientific publications-Develop software test reports-Develop test protocols Minimum Education/Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or a related fieldAt least 2 years of experience in web application development featuring database functionalityDemonstrated programming skills through previous projects and coding samples on GitHubExperience with front-end development skills such as HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation N/A Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Proficiency with PHP and MariaDB is highly desiredAbility to lead a group of students and evaluate their workEffective team player with excellent communication skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyFamiliarity with Agile software development methodologies is a plus License or Certification Required by the Department Special Instructions to Applicant East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position.

Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

3 original letters of reference are required for employment.

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system.

Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Ebony Applewhite-Wiggins ECU College of Engineering and Technology, E.

5th Street, Mailstop , Greenville, NC . The candidate of choice will also be required to provide an original transcript.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents.

Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date 11/21/ Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m.

EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 12/06/ Rank Level Not Applicable