Software Engineer - job 1 of 2

Purpose

Play a role in advancing and improving internally developed systems vital to Applied Research Laboratories’ business operations. Analyze, design, develop, implement, document, and maintain enterprise applications across all ARL business areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop performant, reliable, testable and maintainable code for business information systems.

• Participating in all aspects of software development life cycle: including design, coding, code review, testing, bug fixing, and code/API documentation.

• Collaborate with other software engineers and participate in stand ups and client meetings.

• Research solutions to client questions about data, reports, applications and identified bugs.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent degree.

• One year of full-time programming experience or equivalent. Experience must be both recent and relevant with the ability to demonstrate hands-on knowledge in systems design, analysis and coding. 

• Six months of programming experience developing reports using Information Builders’ WebFOCUS software.

• Six months of programming experience with Oracle APEX.

• Six months of programming experience with in Oracle SQL.

• Expertise in developing and maintaining business information systems like HR, Accounting, Purchasing, etc.

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, be willing to accept and incorporate feedback, and managing their time. This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and excellent communication skills.  Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of design, development, and testing of custom applications.

• One or more years of experience developing applications and web pages using HTML5, CSS, Python and JavaScript.

• One or more years of experience programming in SQL including writing database functions, procedures, and packages.

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.  Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  
·    100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 
·    Retirement contributions  
·    Paid vacation and sick time 
·    Paid holidays 
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website  to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range

$70,000-$75,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Some weekend, evening and holiday work

• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

• Unofficial college transcripts

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.