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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer - **Company:** Michigan Technological University - **Location:** Houghton, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Geographic Information Systems, Agile Methodology, Apple IOS, HTML5, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bootstrap (Software), C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Database Design, Web Development, Fortran (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Team Foundation Server, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Node.Js, Nunit, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Subversion, Web Applications, ReactJS, Code Comments, Git, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17520511?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17520511%2FSoftware-Developer-Michigan-Houghton ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities are acquired; OR the successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar field within 4 months from hire date as a condition of employment., * Professional experience in writing, modifying, and testing software in a production environment. * Experience developing desktop or web applications in C#, VB.NET or other .NET programming languages. * Experience developing web applications using at least one popular framework (ASP.NET, Vue.js, Angular, react.js, Node.js, Bootstrap, etc) * Experience with source control (e.g. GIT, SVN, TFS). Desirable Education and/or Experience * Software development experience in Microsoft Visual Studio. * Database design experience using MSSQL server or other database systems. * Demonstrated experience with GIS Systems. * Knowledge and experience with Transportation Management Systems. * Experience writing and executing unit tests Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities * Must possess excellent programming and analytical skills. * Good organizational and communication skills are required. * Ability to interpret specifications, to document and develop solutions from ground-up. * Proven ability to work independently and as a part of a team. * Willingness to devote 5 to 10 percent of time to travel. * Possession of a valid driver's license combined with a driving record that meets the Michigan Tech Vehicle Use policy. * Willingness to relocate to the Houghton, MI area upon hire * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff. Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities * Functional knowledge of the Fortran programming language. * Functional knowledge of the Python programming language. * Functional knowledge of one or more of the following: .NET Maui, Android & iOS, ASP.NET (HTML5, Angular, Bootstrap), NUnit, Azure services integration. * Devotion to continuing education and desire to learn new technologies. * Knowledge of Agile methods and practices. * Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons with a wide variety of backgrounds and viewpoints. Work Environment and/or Physical Demands WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions., To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ## Description Michigan Technological University's Center for Technology & Training department is looking for a Software Developer with a user driven focus and who is passionate about their craft and excited to build software. This position provides a self-motivated candidate the opportunity to demonstrate their software development skills within a cross-functional team of software developers, civil engineers, technical writers and administrative staff to design, program, test, document, and maintain our software. We support and maintain multiple products so there are considerable opportunities for personal and professional growth. The ideal candidate is results-driven and adept at converting system requirements and specifications into sound technical solutions., 1. Assists in the design of programs and/or systems from requirements. 2. Ensures that the specifications provided are thorough and detailed in order to avoid problems in coding development. 3. Verifies the design with system stakeholders. Makes changes as appropriate. 4. Translates program and/or system requirements into technical specifications. 5. Codes, modifies, and tests program modifications and ensures that the programs conform to technical specifications. 6. Verifies test results with stakeholders and makes modifications as appropriate. 7. Responsible for providing support in development and testing activities of other engineers. 8. Assists with end user documentation on the programs. 9. Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code. 10. Responsible for the maintenance of the completed/existing programs. 11. Provides technical support to the software end users. 12. Adheres to departmental and generally accepted industry standards, policies and procedures for system development. 13. Other duties as assigned. 14. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives. 15. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work., Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Autism in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/427-autism-in-tech) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Psychological Safety in Software Engineering - Jenny-Margrethe Vej & Alexandra Hou Aldershaab](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2142-psychological-safety-in-software-engineering-jenny-margrethe-vej-alexandra-hou-aldershaab) - [Can SVG be fast? 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