Software Developer I

Position Title

Software Developer I

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Are you looking for a role where your work has a visible, real world impact? Join Environmental Health and Safety at Iowa State University and help build the technology that supports safety, compliance, training, and research across campus. This position is a great fit for an early career developer or someone looking to grow their skills while contributing to a meaningful mission.

As a Software Developer I, you will design, develop, and support web based and database driven applications used daily by faculty, staff, and students. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, campus IT partners, and fellow developers to create reliable, user friendly systems while helping modernize legacy applications into current platforms.

What You Will Do

Build, enhance, and support web based and database driven applications that support Environmental Health and Safety programs
Maintain and modernize existing systems and assist with migrating legacy applications to secure, web based solutions
Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety staff, Information Technology Services, and other campus partners to translate business needs into technical solutions
Support integrations between departmental systems, university platforms, and third party tools
Provide troubleshooting, documentation, and user support to improve the experience for system users

Additional Role Information

Location: This position is on on-site in Ames Iowa. Remote work is not supported.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Participation in rotating after hours or emergency support as part of departmental duty coverage

This is a fixed term position with a one year contract and potential for renewal.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing production applications using C sharp with ASP.NET or ASP.NET Core.
Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, including writing SQL queries against relational databases.
Experience building or consuming RESTful APIs in a professional or academic setting.
Experience maintaining or migrating legacy applications, such as Microsoft Access, VB.NET, or older .NET frameworks.
Experience deploying or supporting applications on Windows servers, including IIS.

Department/Program & College Description

Environmental Health and Safety supports Iowa State University by promoting safe, healthy, and compliant environments for learning, research, and work. The department partners with faculty, staff, and students to provide training, guidance, and oversight related to health and safety, environmental protection, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance. Technology plays a critical role in this work, and the Software Developer I helps ensure systems are reliable, secure, and effective in supporting the university community.

Department Unit/Website

http://www.ehs.iastate.edu/

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date Or Length Of Term

June 7, 2027

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

PS808

Original Posting Date

April 28, 2026

Posting Close Date

May 4, 2026

Job Requisition Number

R19087

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
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