Lead Software Applications Developer

Job Title

Lead Software Applications Developer

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Blucher

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science is building a coastal ocean observation software system. The project scope includes the design and implementation of a new Cloud-native system consisting of back-end microservices, a modern user interface, the implementation and integration of automated data QA/QC tools, and the migration of environmental data from an existing system to the new system. The project consists of a software development team and a data automation team.

The Lead Software Applications Developer (LSAD), under direction, provides technical leadership and oversees the design, implementation, deployment, and delivery of the system. The selected candidate leads the software development team on the development of the new system and assists the data automation team by giving advice and providing development direction for the development of automation tools that will eventually be integrated into the software.  LSAD participates in Agile meetings, collaborates with project manager, product owner, development team, and data automation team to help achieve development timeline.

WHO WE ARE

The Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science (CBI) at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi is an inclusive research environment utilizing geospatial science to support data driven decision making.  The institute’s research laboratories develop innovative solutions informed by precise measurements honoring the legacy of the Blucher family and their commitment to surveying and science.  CBI pushes the boundaries of geospatial science by applying cutting edge technologies to map, measure, collect and manage big data used to predict our physical environment.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Software Development Lead

Percent Effort: 50% 

Job Duties

• Provides technical oversight for the design of and establishes design standards for enterprise-level Cloud-native application on Azure Cloud.

• Determines project requirements and develops work schedules for the team.

• Anticipates and mitigates risk on projects.

• Liaises with team members, project manager, product owner, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed to industry standards.

• Supports product owner through building and maintaining development and sprint backlogs.

• Oversees the entire software development lifecycle.

• Establishes standards and processes used to review and analyze software documentation and production results.

• Establishes testing standards and procedures.

• Fosters a collaborative and iterative development environment, ensuring the team delivers high-quality software within specified timelines.

• Consults and plans with Data & Automation Team for operationalization and integration of data corrections within the newly created system.

Functional Area 2:  Software Development

Percent Effort: 30% 

Job Duties

• Actively participates in stand-up meetings and other Scrum activities.

• Writes and maintains code.

• Responds to any software bugs that arise.

• Performs code review for other team members.

Functional Area 3:  DevOps Engineer

Percent Effort: 15%

Job Duties

• Implements and manages DevOps practices, focusing on infrastructure as cod