Software Developer I

Position Title:

Software Developer I

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Description:

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

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.

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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. As part of the application process, you are required to submit the following documents:

• 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 [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Original Posting Date:

September 15, 2026

Posting Close Date:

September 22, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19926

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 [email protected].

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.