Software Engineer (Web Applications)

Software Engineer for Web Applications

The USU Research Foundation is seeking a motivated and team-oriented software engineer to develop database‐backed web applications to simplify and automate business processes.

Duties include:

·         Writing clean, consistent, and well‐documented code

·         Designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining web applications

·         Designing relational data models

·         Creating reports to support business needs

·         Providing operational support for existing systems

·         Becoming proficient in our OpenACS stack

(Solaris/OmniOS, PostgreSQL, NaviServer, Tcl, JavaScript)

·         Investigating new development tools and technologies

·         Collaborating in an Agile/Scrum development environment

 

Required Qualifications:

·         BS in information technology, computer science, or related field

·         2 to 4 years of web application development experience

·         Outstanding skills in two or more of the following:

o   Front-end web development

o   Application design and development

o   Back-end development

o   Relational databases

o   Software quality assurance

·         Experience in object-oriented development

·         Superior analytical and problem solving abilities

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Self‐motivated and customer-service oriented

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships

·         Able to maintain confidentiality

·         Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance

·         Must be a US citizen

About the USU Research Foundation and SDL: The USU Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization owned by Utah State University. SDL is a nonprofit unit of the USU Research Foundation. The Research Foundation’s mission is to bridge the gap between discovery research and outcomes that benefit the nation and society. Through SDL, the Research Foundation pursues this mission by conducting applied research and engineering development, which leads to technology and systems implementation for end use applications in civil, space, and military applications.

USU Research Foundation/SDL offers flexible work schedules and competitive salaries and benefits. As a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), SDL also offers unique benefits, such as company contribution of 14.2% of annual gross earnings for retirement for exempt staff and discounted USU tuition of 50% for employees and dependents.

AA/EOE