Software developer Jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $68,500 Midpoint : $89,100 (Salaried E11)

Department / Organization : 750501 Alabama Water Institute (AWI)

Normal Work Schedule : Monday Friday 8 : 00?am to 5 : 00?pm

Job Summary

The Software Scientist I develops, maintains, and extends software components and features for a variety of products. Writes well?designed, testable, and efficient software.

Additional Department Summary & Position Statement

Partners with CIROHs Science and Technology team that advances new approaches, datasets, and techniques for prediction of hydrologic conditions, implications of those conditions, and ways to mitigate the impacts across the United States. Collaborates with CIROH and NOAA scientists, practitioners, and other partners to develop, deploy, and maintain web applications in support of scientific research and operational hydrology (e.g., water resources planning, engineering design, infrastructure operations, emergency response, decision support).

Position is supported by a 5?year research project, ending in 2027. Continuation annually in this position and beyond 2027 is contingent upon availability of external funding derived from research programs and projects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree; OR associates degree and two (2) years of IT experience; OR high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of IT experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, have resided within the U.S. three (3) out of the last five (5) years, and obtain security clearance from the Department of Commerce Office of Security.

Skills and Knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre?employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCs Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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