Senior Software Engineer (Research Associate III)

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 23 Apr 2023

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Senior Software Engineer (Research Associate III)
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202300582AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Research Associate III
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $95,000-$110,000. Salary is commensurate experience and qualifications.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 04/23/2023
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is focused on education, research, and outreach to solve the world’s most pressing food production issues and crucial matters about Earth, its ecosystems, and their services. Our faculty and staff apply research-based solutions to benefit Colorado and the world. We offer academic programs to prepare students to address national and global crop production, sustainability, and environmental quality challenges such as waste management, water quality, and reclamation of drastically disturbed lands. There are numerous opportunities for students to be involved in cutting edge research related to global food production and ecosystem function and protection.
Position Summary
Colorado State University’s Soil and Crop Sciences seeks website software engineer to help develop software to support web-based data input, real-time model execution and user-friendly output designs.
Required Job Qualifications
  • A required combination of education and relevant experience in software design and web-applicable programming with JavaScript, C# or Java, and React may be substituted on a year-by-year basis.
    • GED plus 9 years relevant experience OR
    • Associate Degree plus 7 years relevant experience OR
    • Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience OR
    • Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience

  • Database experience – Postgres, MySQL, and/or SQL Sever
  • Demonstrated communication skills
  • The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at time of application; the department will not provide visa sponsorship
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience:
  • working on natural resources applications
  • using design patterns
  • conducting code reviews in a software team-oriented environment
  • with Openlayers or leaflet
  • with GCP or AWS
  • with CI/CD pipelines
  • with unit testing frameworks
  • with front end testing frameworks
  • with Postgis or Arcgis or similar spatial layer knowledge


Knowledge of website accessibility standards such as ARIA
Degree(s) in computer sciences, information technology or similar relevant field
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Development Team Aide
Duty/Responsibility
  • Lead software engineer to develop web applications. 
  • The senior engineer is fully responsible for development of major portions of each project. 
  • The senior engineer will not be responsible for creating project framework. 
  • The senior engineer is under the software architect and technical lead.
Percentage Of Time 85
Job Duty Category Task Assignment (not supervision)
Duty/Responsibility
  • Help assign task for fellow software engineers and hourly employees to help with web application development work
Percentage Of Time 15

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please apply by April 23, 2023. Complete applications include:
  • Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications
  • Resume
  • Contact information for 2 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.


    • Optional application materials include:

    • Unofficial academic transcript(s)
    • Link to portfolio of previous software relevant work

    CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
    Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
    Search Contact Kevin Brown, [email protected]
    EEO Statement
    Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
    The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
    The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
    The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
    Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
    Background Check Policy Statement
    Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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