We are R&D problem solvers providing independent, multidisciplinary support to government and industry clients.
About the Company
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, nonprofit organization focused on applied research and development across engineering and the physical sciences. With a staff of approximately 3,000 professionals and a research volume nearing $726 million in FY2021, the institute operates across a 1,500-acre campus in San Antonio, Texas, offering over 2.3 million square feet of lab, testing, office, and workshop space.
About the Role
The role involves developing and maintaining web-based applications using PERL (or PHP/Python), working with SQL databases on an open source platform. Responsibilities include coding, testing, documentation, and collaborating with users and team members to address bugs and implement enhancements.
Key Objectives
- Design and support web-based applications using PERL, or equivalent scripting languages such as PHP or Python, within an open source environment.
- Ensure proper testing and documentation of code before deployment.
- Gather technical requirements and improvement requests directly from users.
Core Responsibilities
- Resolve issues and implement requested features as assigned via the Bugzilla tracking system.
- Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to quality assurance efforts, including documentation.
- Use Git for version control and collaborate with team members on development and troubleshooting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of experience working with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL, with solid knowledge of relational databases.
- Up to 3 years of experience in web application development using PERL, PHP, or Python on an open source platform (e.g., LAMP stack).
- Familiarity with the Linux operating system, particularly command-line interface.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.