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Position Summary:

SafeInsights is a transformative national education research platform project led by Rice University and OpenStax, in collaboration with top edtech platforms and schools, SafeInsights is redefining the education research landscape by making powerful research accessible for a wide range of scientists, maximizing research's potential to improve learning, and prioritizing the protection of student privacy.

The Software Engineer III executes highly complex programming tasks, including programming, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, modifying, and maintaining computer programs. Works on systems of large size and complexity.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is fully remote, permitting all tasks to be completed from any location within the United States. Working hours will remain central standard time. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

The selected candidate will be expected to equip their own remote work environment to their needs. Rice will provide a laptop computer, up to two monitors, and basic peripherals.

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

This position is term limited until June 2027 and funded by a grant, soft and/or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of funding.

Hiring Range: $111, 000 -$125, 000 annually

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Four or more (4+) years of experience in software development

Skills:

• Expert knowledge in software application design, development, testing, and deployment
• High proficiency with application design and data modeling
• Demonstrated ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non - technical clients
• Ability to lead activities development projects
• Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods
• Knowledge of application domain
• Excellent presentation and project management skills

Essential Functions:

• Conceptualizes designs and solutions for complex system/programs
• Accumulates information from a variety of users to develop intra-system trade-offs between different users, as necessary
• Documents system builds and application configurations; maintains / updates documentation, as needed
• Provides technical analysis to design / develop then convert and implement work
• Provides production system support and issue resolution
• Works as a project leader for projects of highly complex nature
• Serves as a technical resource for applications
• Compares, evaluates, and implements new features and technologies integrating them into the computing environment
• Mentors developer / programmers
• Performs all other duties as assigned

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