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We are seeking an Applications Developer Analyst III (Software Developer) to join the UF/IFAS Breeding Insight team. The project develops and implements breeding and genomic data management systems to deliver increased rates of genetic gain in agriculture. The breeding, genomic, and phenotypic data management systems include databases, analytics, and decision support tools for breeders. In addition to the creation and maintenance of tools, we also integrate and utilize a wide range of open-source industry tools and platforms. This project encompasses software development efforts, integration, cloud deployment, and focuses on ease of use for small breeding programs.
About Breeding Insight
Breeding Insight is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Agricultural Research Service (ARS) initiative hosted at University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).
The Breeding Insight (BI) initiative was launched in 2018 to level the playing field in the genomics era, creating new opportunities for specialty breeders in assimilating tools, technologies, and methods to catalyze the routine and accessible use of genomic insights. We integrate phenomics (trait analysis), genomics (genotypic data), data management, and software tools to help breeders increase the rate of genetic gain and create more healthy and nutritious specialty crops and animals.
About UF/IFAS
Employment with IFAS provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on developing knowledge in agricultural, human, and natural resources, and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life.
About the Role
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
• Code, test, debug, document and maintain advanced programs or systems that make up the BIP stack under the direction of senior developers
• Develop enhancements that enable a positive end-user (breeders) experience
• Create and maintain applications for USDA-ARS breeders to use in their breeding programs to manage their phenotypic and genotypic data
• Collaborate with other software development teams to co-develop features needed by both teams
SOFTWARE SUPPORT
• Conduct maintenance, troubleshooting, migration, and deployment of existing applications (i.e., BrAPI, SampleTracker, FieldBook, and Grin Global)
• Analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion and provide status reports where required
• Perform code reviews for peers
QUALITY ASSURANCE
• Develop and validate test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and support all client configurations
• Implement automated testing routines to test functionality and stress
• Document code and ensure code meets open-source standards
• Work with development and functional staff to reproduce and resolve issues
• Develop, validate test routines and schedules, evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems
• Evaluate, test, and make recommendations related to new application development tools
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate is goal-oriented, deadline-oriented, and a team player with the ability to mentor and work collaboratively. Must be effective as both a leader and a team member and have a good attitude towards others.
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to timelines and project plans
• Professional, precise communication skills. Effectively communicate technology and policy with technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to mentor and work collaboratively
• Highly organized and with great time management skills; willing to seek assistance when the need arises
• Dedication to a professional level of documentation
Additional Information
This position is currently approved to work from an off-campus work location.
Benefits
UF provides various leave programs based on an employee’s salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.
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