Programmer Analyst II - 526756

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)

Department/Organization: 750501 - Alabama Water Institute (AWI)

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Programmer Analyst II designs, develops, supports, and codes low- to moderate-complexity software systems to support the administrative function of the University under moderate supervision. This may include departmental and moderately critical applications. Develops processes and web applications. Creates workflows. Installs, customizes, supports, and creates integrations for vendor-supplied software systems. Works on a team and collaborates with specific departments, colleges, and customers around campus. Supports their needs, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and responding to their questions and concerns in a timely manner.

Additional Department Summary: The Alabama Water Institute at the University of Alabama has an opening for a Programmer Analyst II with a strong hands-on technical orientation to contribute to a NOAA-funded project. This position will be oriented around integrating scientific methodologies into research hydrology simulations, building geospatial data pipelines, and producing shareable community codes. The role requires strong collaboration across CIROH research teams, as well as coordination of specific research workflows to support individual contributions. The specialist will also be involved in stakeholder outreach, documentation, and addressing technical challenges related to interconnected systems for hydrological modeling.

Continuation in this position is contingent upon the availability of external funding derived from research programs or specific projects.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Geography, or a closely related field.

Skills and Knowledge: Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, SQL, or similar). Understanding of software development concepts and database systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and basic software debugging tools.

Preferred Qualifications: Internship, part-time job, or coursework involving software development or IT systems. Familiarity with the NextGen framework or similar hydrological systems. Background in integrating machine learning models into system workflows. Knowledge of NOAA's operational forecasting systems or similar platforms. Experience with large-scale data processing and optimization techniques. Participation in publishing technical documentation or scientific papers.

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.