Database /API Designer

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: about 18 hours ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193476EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Database /API Designer
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience ($110,000 - 125,000)
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Job Location Athens, GA
Department Crop and Soil Sciences
About the Department
The Precision Sustainable Agriculture program is a network of researchers across the country collaborating to develop integrated knowledge-intensive sustainable agriculture practices into a precision framework to maximize farm productivity, and sustainability through the use of an information ecology that connects farms, data, tools, and people for optimal, real-time decision making. The PSA program is housed within the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences which encompasses diverse disciplines in research extension and teaching. 
The department’s mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil, and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation, and the world.
Essential Job Duties
This position will focus on overhauling the back end of current apps, designing a centralized database for storing user interactions between apps, and creating an API to interact with the centralized databases.
Primary duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • Set up CI/CD for React, Node.js, Python, etc. applications hosted on various Azure services (App Service Plans, Virtual Machines, Functions).
  • Develop new APIs using modern frameworks to interact with various databases.
  • Create testing pipelines using Github actions and/or Jenkins.
  • Create pipelines to roll out data releases from Airtable (a database spreadsheet hybrid we use to have experts easily edit data) into a more traditional database.
  • Present the pros and cons of different solutions to our development team.
  • Other projects as assigned.


This position is stationed in Athens, Georgia, and the duty station is the University of Georgia.
You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
Other Responsibilities
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • BS and 4+ years experience or MS with 2 years experience or 5+ years directly related experience converting existing hosted databases.
  • Experience developing APIs.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL/MongoDB, Node.js.Python, Linux, Bash/shell scripts, Azure services, Github actions, Jenkins.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 3 + years of directly related experience
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 06/21/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Details


Position Number 00110879
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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