University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Degree and area of specialization:
BS 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:
Two years in software development and support with demonstrated interest and commitment to all aspects of the software development life cycle using industry best practices in a team environment which includes:
Object-oriented design and development
Data analysis, database design and SQL development
Software testing and quality assurance
Software documentation.
Principal duties:
This position will work within a team of software engineers to develop and support the Snap-Plus farm nutrient management software (http://www.snapplus.net). 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 are projected to 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.