University of Wisconsin-Madison
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This position will work within a team of software engineers and soil scientists to develop and support the SnapPlus farm nutrient management software (http://snapplus.wisc.edu). This software uses soil science mathematical models and agronomic best practices so that Wisconsin farmers can economically plan manure and fertilizer applications for their farms, while reducing the risk of soil loss and water pollution. This software is part of a state of Wisconsin farm regulatory process and is used by farmers, agricultural consultants, land management planners and government agency staff at the county, state and federal levels. Job duties require the translation and integration of mathematical models from soil science into user-friendly software. Future versions of SnapPlus will have GIS, web and mobile capabilities; the ability to learn about new technology developments in these areas is a must. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working on all phases of software development and distribution including debugging, deployment, maintenance, documentation and email/phone support for users.
Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Soil Science or related field. A strong science background is highly desirable.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
- A minimum of one year in software development in web applications using .NET, PHP, Java, Ruby on Ralls, etc.
- Experience in Web geospatial applications using ArcGIS Server 10.x, OpenLayers, GeoServer or Google Maps
- Experience in HTML5 development
- Experience in database development using MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL or Oracle
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
The following technical skills and experience would be a plus:
- Experience developing REST Web Services
- Experience in Javascript using Dojo, JQuery or similar JS toolkit
- Visual Studio 2013 and C#, Git, JIRA, and Jenkins
- Experience in user support for remote users
- Experience in software development in an academic setting
- Background in soil science, agronomy or hydrology