Job Description

Position Information
Posting Number PG195075TM
Position Number 11ASO3444
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties
The IT Analyst/Programmer II will develop, test, and implement software solutions to integrate hardware components for researchers at the Plant Sciences Initiative (PSI). The successful candidate will design custom software to incorporate sensors into IoT systems and create data pipelines that integrate edge, cloud, and on-premises computing resources.
This role involves managing multiple interns who will contribute to software development along specific pathways, including a Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) pathway. This pathway will bridge ongoing work in computer vision and embedded software within PSI, as well as data infrastructure efforts being developed in partnership with NC Ag Analytics.
The IT Analyst/Programmer II will collaborate with researchers and staff involved in PSI's grant-funded projects to support the integration of hardware into systems for field agricultural applications. The position requires hands-on testing, documentation of progress, and development of training materials. Additionally, the incumbent will train and manage undergraduate student interns, create and maintain online resources for external users, and ensure documentation is accessible once products are released
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Department Information
Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department Plant Sciences Initiative
System Information
Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title Temporary IT Analyst / Programmer II
Position Information
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

• Assoc degree and 4-6 yrs relevant experience, or Bachelors and 2-4 yrs relevant experience.

Department Required Skills

• Experience with software development for hardware integration
• Familiarity with loT systems and sensor integration
• Knowledge of edge, cloud, and on-premises computing environments
• Experience with data pipelines and software integration
• Strong communication skills for documentation and external user support

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Masters and 1-2 yrs relevant experience

Required License or Certification

• n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required? No
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range $46-$47.48/hr
Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date 05/09/2025
Applicant Information
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you learn of this opportunity?

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(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have an Associates degree and 4-6 yrs relevant experience, OR a Bachelors degree and 2-4 yrs relevant experience?

• Yes
• No
• Do you possess a Masters degree and 1-2 yrs relevant experience?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you have experience with software development for hardware integration?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you possess a familiarity with loT systems and sensor integration?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you have knowledge of edge, cloud, and on-premises computing environments?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you have experience with data pipelines and software integration?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you possess strong communication skills for documentation and external user support?

• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents * Resume

• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

Skills Required