Job Title

Full Stack Web Developer

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

Disaster Resilience & Recovery

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Full Stack Web Developer, under general direction, develops and maintains moderately complex to complex components and systems working on a team. Receives minimal guidance and supervision from senior-level peers, provides mentorship to junior-level peers. Develops moderately complex to complex web applications, desktop applications, and relational databases to include design, writing, installing, documenting, and/or testing (full stack) based on user requirements and analysis.

WHAT WE DO

The Texas Community Watershed Partners (TCWP) team provides education, outreach, and planning support for communities across Texas, focusing on collaborative and holistic approaches to reduce risks from floods and other hazards. Through data-driven methodologies and innovative tools like CHARM and CommunityViz, our award-winning GIS-based scenario planning software, we facilitate sessions with community staff and elected officials to build resilient and sustainable futures.

Operating within the largest university-based extension program nationwide, TCWP is uniquely positioned to deliver impactful planning tools and services. We maintain strong partnerships with state and federal agencies and aim to share our expertise and tools with communities in need of sustainable planning practices.

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer with a strong emphasis on Front-End development to serve as a key player to building the CHARM platform initiative—a cloud-based application supporting resilient development, responsible planning, and geospatial decision-making.

The ideal candidate is fluent in Angular and Node.js, experienced with geospatial data, and comfortable working in Azure cloud environments. This role collaborates closely with product, UX/UI, and development teams to deliver a robust and user-friendly application. You’ll work closely with other developers, shape development standards, and champion continuous delivery and quality across the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Full Stack Development

• Leads development of both front-end components of CHARM.

• Builds complex solutions using Angular and Node.js.

• Configures, maintains, and administers server and client systems.

Collaboration

• Works with product owners, UX/UI designers, and developers, data and geospatial analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Contributes to product direction and feature prioritization.

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Implements comprehensive testing strategies to ensure reliability and performance.

• Performs Performance Optimization.

• Identifies and resolves performance bottlenecks.

• Ensures code meets security and scalability standards.

• Conducts code reviews to maintain quality and best practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Stays current with industry trends and recommend innovative features and technologies.

• Maintains clear documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Five years of related experience

Preferred:

• Seven years of experience in full stack development

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Front-End Proficiency: Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular

• Back-End Proficiency: Experience with Node.js and RESTful APIs

• Database Management: Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases

• Cloud Management: Experience with Azure services, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines

• Testing: Familiarity with automated testing tools (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Selenium)

• Geospatial Technologies: Experience with ArcGIS, Leaflet, OpenLayers, or similar libraries

• Agile Methodologies: Comfortable working in Agile environments using tools like Jira and Confluence

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

This is a grant funded position

Applicants should submit their application online and send a resume or CV and a cover letter to crystal.lugo@ag.tamu.edu.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.