Software developer Jobs in Athens, GA

S14837P

IT Manager

CAES-Ag&Environmental Svcs Lab

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

$48,000 - $66,674, Commensurate with Experience

03/09/2026

No

05/01/2026

05/24/2026

Athens Area

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IT Support Professional II

Exempt

1.00

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

This position involves the development, maintenance, and support of decision support tools and application programming interfaces vital to Precision Sustainable Ag (PSA). Additionally, it involves overseeing the development and upkeep of AESL’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This system plays a critical role in managing equipment automation, sample submissions, reporting, accounting, quality control, auditing, and result dissemination to Extension offices. The LIMS also generates financial reports for administrative purposes and for the Board of Regents.

• Advanced Web development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, and ASP.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level Windows programming language.
• Advanced database skills, specifically creating SQL queries.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced software troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Network administration skills, specifically Windows Server and IIS.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to staff and management.

• Work at a computer for long periods of time, 5 days a week.
• Lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

• Develop, maintain, and document the AESL laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Develop, support, and maintain software for AESL laboratories, including reporting, quality assurance, quality control, accounting, summaries, mapping, and custom automation scripts.
• Lead weekly meetings with IT, Accounting, and Lab management teams
• Actively seek out ways to better serve internal and external continuities through the analysis, development, and deployment of software for distribution of data to UGA Extension County offices, researchers, and direct clients.

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• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking systems, installing and maintaining current hardware and software as well as replacing defective components with recommended hardware and software purchases. Work with faculty, specialists, and staff in developing and updating software for expert systems, reporting tools, and programs generating recommendations.

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• Analyze, develop, and maintain the laboratory database, website, and web servers. Work with database developers to interface laboratory equipment to the database and facilitate report generation.

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• Support AESL laboratory and administrative staff in data collection, processing, and reporting, including data capture from instruments, tablets, and manual entry, as well as distribution of analytical reports to end users. Analyze equipment performance records and determine the need for repair or software development for reporting, statistical, accounting, mapping, QA/QC, and automation purposes.
• Retain data security by maintaining appropriate hardware and software protective measures and backup of database and other assets.
• Offer training services to County Extension Faculty and Staff on IT services utilized at the county level.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory’s systems and IT staff, including supervision, training, and evaluations.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Jason Lessl

soiltest@uga.edu

706-542-5350