Software Developer II

Iowa State University School of Education

. Develop software for the USDA-sponsored National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey and other CSSM clients .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development for statistical methods and algorithms, with a strong focus on web application programming and database systems. Proficient in statistical research and consulting, particularly within the context of survey science and the National Resources Inventory.

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C/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingJava ProgrammingWeb DevelopmentStatistical Methods

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Hard Skills

C/C++PythonJavaJavaScriptHTMLCSSReactReduxJQueryJSON

Tools & Technologies

OraclePostgreSQLSQLiteBerkeley DB

Industry Keywords

Survey ScienceStatistical AlgorithmsNational Resources InventoryStatistical SamplingImputation Methods

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptjQueryOraclePostgresPythonReactReduxSQLiteC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop software for the USDA-sponsored National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey and other CSSM clients
Perform software development with statistical methods and algorithms
Develop estimation programs with statistical sampling and imputation methods
Perform database programming
Perform systems programming
Perform web application programming
Support statistical research and consulting, data analysis, software development, and IT support related to grants and cooperative agreements

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience
Programming experience using C/C++, C#, Python, or Java
Web development using JavaScript
Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Redux, jQuery, and JSON
Experience using database systems such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQLite, or Berkeley DB
Experience in survey science or survey development
Experience in statistical methods, algorithms, and processing
Experience with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey process and systems
Employee must reside in the state of Iowa on or before the start of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Opportunity for remote work