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## Software Applications Developer II (CARC)Applylocations: Prairie View, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-089078**Job Title**Software Applications Developer II (CARC)**Agency**Prairie View A&M University**Department**Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Prairie View, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------**Important Immigration information:***A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.* *In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate*-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Software Applications Developer II position is responsible for assisting the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center (CARC) scientists with skills that they will be able to focus on running models, analyzing data, and writing manuscripts. The software programming skills of this position are needed for the researchers to help process extensive research data sets, hydrology, soils, greenhouse other natural resources, and farm operations. There is a need for computing skills to streamline data integration throughout the research operations. This position will also responsible for developing new web applications, smart-devices apps, and updating existing software applications.***This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.******The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.*****Responsibilities:*** Implement, administer, maintain and monitor user dashboard, data collection structures, reporting formats, data access tools, and data integrity measures for core research data.* Require data mining knowledge to create, perform and manage routine data operations in bulk (replication, distribution, import, export, reporting, warehousing, purging, and archival, etc.).* Implement and manage applications on servers and clients, software utilities, data channels, device drivers, user profiles and preferences, menus, software setups, fonts, templates, forms, etc.* Track usage, performance, integrity, security, and incidents of critical applications for the purpose of making improvement and planning changes, and for the purpose of licensing compliance and budgeting.* Address long-term and strategic data issues such as coding schemes, data mapping, data structures, archival data formats, data integration and migration, data mining and analysis, coordination of data interactions on multiple platforms, and user training.* Assists and customize farm and research enterprise resource management software.* Develop a mobile interface for database applications for IOS and Android.* Help organize college-wide web content and navigation to maximize functionality.* Use responsive web design to ensure usability whether on a PC, tablet, mobile phone, or other devices.* Provide a feature-rich, dynamic user experience.* Work with graphic designers and communication resources to develop highly useable and attractive sites.* Provide consistency in overall layout and look-and-feel.* Assist in alignment with the university's brand and visual identity guidelines.* Ensure compliance with state and university guidelines for accessibility, usability, confidentiality, and security.* Perform updates and enhancements to the CAHS website to maintain security, functionality, usefulness, and appeal.* Take a site to the next level by adding a database for dynamic content and functionality.* Automate all data collection and survey forms.* Coordinate with IIC and CITE to ensure content and technological platform currency.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Required Education and Experience:*** Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.* Three years of related experience.**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of advanced analysis, troubleshooting, problem-solving, client relations skills, requirement assessment and analysis, project management methodology, and proficiency of the Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL).* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.* Five to seven years of experience in database application development, web applications, data mining, developing, implementing and maintaining data, reporting systems to include experience in data extraction, verification, and analysis using PL/SQL.* Experience with Dot Net (or similar language), SQL Server (or similar), JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery, XML, HTML, CSS, SCSS, My SQL, PHP, Apache server (open source), SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT), AWS.* Experience with debugging web including Chrome/Android and mobile Safari.* Knowledge of advanced analysis, troubleshooting, problem-solving, client relations skills, requirement assessment and analysis, project management methodology, and proficiency of the Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL).**Preferred Licensing / Professional Certification:*** Amazon Web Services (AWS)**Job Posting Close Date:*** 05/14/2026**Required Attachments:**Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.* Resume or Curriculum Vitae* Cover Letter**Application Submission Guidelines:**All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr