Temporary IT Analyst/Programmer II

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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