Software Developer - Remote within Iowa at University of Iowa

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Experience (typically 3-5 years’) developing large web applications with minimal technical direction.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with web development languages such as Java, C#, Ruby, JavaScript (Java experience preferred).
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with web-based frameworks, protocols, and tools.
• Relational database experience, including SQL
• Knowledge of software development best practices (source code control, issue tracking, etc.) and technology trends.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer relations skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, technical problem solving, and analyzing system specifications.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience using and creating RESTful web services.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with Java persistence libraries and frameworks such as Hibernate.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with JavaScript interface frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
• Familiarity with higher education student information systems and associated administrative / academic processes and systems.
• Understanding of security issues and defensive programming techniques.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and personal project managements skills.
• Experience with software and database modeling
• Ability to contribute to a successful team-oriented work environment

Additional Information:
Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the qualifications. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kim Kuebrich Yordi at kim-yordi@uiowa.edu. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential verification.

The department intends to hire for one position from either Software Developer, requisition 23002454, or Senior Software Developer, requisition 23002455, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.  For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.