Software Developer, Center for Farm Financial Management

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS or MA/MS degree, plus at least two years of Developer experience required.
• Experience with .Net Core, ASP.Net Core, or ASP.Net MVC using C#.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a distributed version control system (git).
• Experience with Agile principles in software development.
• Experience with continuous integration / automated deployment tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Javascript, HTML, and CSS.
• Ability to use AI tools in application development.
• Experience with .NET framework, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, or ASP.NET Webforms.
• Experience with C#, or Delphi/Object Pascal, or C++.
• Experience with MS SQL Server including writing complex queries and stored procedures.
• Experience with continuous integration / automated deployment tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Experience with a distributed version control system (git).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledgeable about production agriculture.
• Demonstrated strengths in communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to research and solve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complete results.
• Ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software technologies.

Responsibilities
As a software developer with CFFM, you will play a role in the design, implementation, and enhancement of multiple software systems related to the mission of CFFM.

The person in this role will function as a member of the software development team in an interactive, collaborative environment and will have responsibility for enhancing and adding new features to CFFM's existing projects as well as development on new projects. Under the mentorship of a senior developer, you will produce effective, robust software.

This position involves daily interaction with the rest of the CFFM software developers, the CFFM economist staff, and other user communities. Effective oral and written communication skills are essential. This position requires the ability to work effectively with and contribute to the entire team.

Work Breakdown

70% Full Stack Web Development

• Function as a member of the software development team, with emphasis on coding, refactoring, testing and deployment in a team environment.
• Under the mentorship of a senior developer, you will produce effective, robust software.
• Daily interaction with the rest of the CFFM software developers, the CFFM economist staff, and other user communities.

10% Web UI/UX Design

• Iterative development of architecture and design in conjunction with other CFFM software development and economist staff.
• Design, implementation, and enhancement of multiple applications related to the mission of CFFM such as FINPACK+, AgPlan, FarmAnswers, and Commodity Challenge.
• Responsibility for enhancing and adding new features to CFFM's existing projects as well as development on new projects.

10% Deployment and Support

• Support of production systems and databases as necessary.
• Ability to work effectively with and contribute to the entire team.

10% Other Duties as Assigned

The Center for Farm Financial Management (CFFM) provides educational programs and software tools that are practical, timely, and applicable to real-world business situations. Products and training focus on financial planning, credit analysis, financial analysis, risk management, business planning, and commodity marketing. CFFM products are widely used by lenders, educators, and farmers across the United States. FINPACK, the Center’s flagship software product, provides a suite of tools that guide credit professionals and businesses to sound financial decisions. Other web-based tools and projects include FINPACK+, AgPlan, FINBIN, Commodity Challenge, FarmAnswers, and the Ag Risk and Farm Management Library. CFFM has a long history of working with historically underserved farmers and ranchers, and work with these communities continues to increase.
The Center for Farm Financial Management is located in Ruttan Hall on the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota. It is a unit in the Department of Applied Economics. It is also a part of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and University of Minnesota Extension. For more information, visit https://cffm.umn.edu.

This is a hybrid position. The University of Minnesota is currently offering flexible working options, but you must be able to commute to the office several times a week. Specifics will be discussed during the interview stage.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.

Email inquiries about the position are welcome, but a formal application process is required. For questions regarding the position contact:

Wynn Richardson
Center for Farm Financial Management
University of Minnesota
1994 Buford Ave., Rm 130
St. Paul, MN 55108
[email protected]

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