Software Applications Developer II

Job Title

Software Applications Developer II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services - Enterprise Application Services - ITAS

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job:

Texas A&M University is seeking a Software Applications Developer II to join our Technology Services team. This position involves developing, enhancing, and supporting software applications that serve university operations.

The successful candidate will work with a variety of applications and technologies, contributing to both existing systems and new development initiatives. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and effective collaboration with technical teams and university stakeholders.

The position primarily supports Transportation Services applications but may also contribute to other university systems.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software applications and system integrations.

• Work with customers and stakeholders to understand business needs, clarify requirements, and develop appropriate technical solution

• Independently manage assigned development activities, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

• Troubleshoot application issues, resolve defects, and improve the reliability and performance of existing systems.

• Collaborate with technical teams to deliver secure, maintainable, and reliable software solutions.

• Participate in software quality assurance, application support, and continuous improvement of development practices.

What you need to know

Salary: $72,730 annually

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of software applications developer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Application Development: Experience developing and maintaining applications using C# and .NET, including legacy and modern application technologies, web and other application development technologies.

• Databases and Integrations: Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle, SQL development, data access technologies, APIs, web services, and system integrations.

• Software Development Practices: Experience with version control, code reviews, software testing, secure coding, accessibility principles, CI/CD, automated deployment processes, and the responsible use and validation of AI-assisted development tools.

• Application Maintenance and Support: Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving software applications, including production support, defect resolution, performance, and application monitoring.

• Requirements and Collaboration: Experience gathering and analyzing requirements, estimating development effort, and working directly with customers, stakeholders, and project teams.

• Specialized Systems: Experience developing or supporting parking management, permitting, or enforcement system integrations.

Other Requirements and Factors

• This role may require working outside of standard office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support the demands of technology services and ensure the seamless operation of essential systems.

• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system·

• Required to be on call, work weekends, and times outside regular business hours as warranted by business necessity.

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements(If applicable).

Instructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.