Software Developer I

Ames, IA

Full time

R19926

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 View email address on click.appcast.io, or call View phone number on click.appcast.io or Toll Free: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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. View phone number on click.appcast.io, email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

Current employees (excluding temporary, student and graduate assistants) must apply through the Workday Internal Careers Hub ( .

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University ( attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community ( . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

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. View phone number on click.appcast.io, email View email address on click.appcast.io.

If you have questions about the application process please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io or Toll-Free at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io or Toll-Free: View phone number on click.appcast.io. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.