Boise State University School of Nursing · 9 hours ago
Cloud Developer 1
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $69K/yrBoise State University School of Nursing is a nonprofit Idaho organization dedicated to supporting Boise State University. The Cloud Developer 1 role involves supporting the design, development, maintenance, and operation of software and data pipelines, working closely with a senior developer to enhance internal applications and data workflows.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in data workflows, scripts, Lambdas, Step Functions, and automations
Perform updates to scripts and tools under supervision (e.g., file formatting, data cleaning, transformations)
Help maintain scheduled jobs, ensure files arrive as expected, and validate input/output data quality
Follow established coding standards, documentation guidelines, and deployment processes
Communicate issues, risks, or unexpected results to senior staff promptly
Implement small code changes, features, or bug fixes to internal tools, backend services, and automation scripts
Assist with building and modifying Python-based logic for data processing, reporting, or AWS-driven workflows
Use AWS services such as Lambda, S3, Step Functions, Glue, EventBridge, and DynamoDB as appropriate for assigned tasks
Help write unit tests or validation checks for new or changed logic
Assist in preparing datasets for dashboards and visualizations, including validating fields, checking data quality, and ensuring consistency for use in dashboards, currently Amazon QuickSight
Support the development and maintenance of dashboards, currently QuickSight, including updating visuals, adding fields, and ensuring charts follow established design patterns
Assist in executing manual test cases for modified scripts, pipelines, and datasets
Document test results and communicate discrepancies
Apply foundational best practices in data validation, error handling, and quality assurance
Write clear, concise notes on updates, logic changes, and troubleshooting steps
Contribute to building internal documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
Maintain organized records of enhancements and recurring issues
Participate in on-the-job learning about data engineering, cloud technologies, Python development, and software best practices
Seek feedback and apply lessons to improve code quality and technical understanding
Coding, data analytics, and other technology-related projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Ability to read, write, and debug basic code (primarily Python)
Interest in data workflows (CSV, Parquet, Excel, SQL, APIs, ETL processes)
Familiarity with cloud concepts (AWS preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to follow technical instructions and established patterns
Good verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and frameworks
Well-organized, self-motivated with ability to manage multiple small tasks and meet deadlines
Highly developed interpersonal skills, enabling effective dialogue, conflict resolution, and relationship-building in a mission-driven environment
Skilled in building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Willingness to uncover the “why” behind stakeholder needs then translate them into project requirements
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
Current AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification or higher
Python programming experience using Pandas library
Experience with serverless development on AWS using Lambda and Step Functions
Familiarity with Machine Learning concepts demonstrated through coursework or personal projects
Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Understanding of clean coding principles
Familiarity with data visualization best practices demonstrated through coursework or personal projects
Benefits
12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
Company
Boise State University School of Nursing
Leader in nursing education with an on-campus BSN, online RN-BS completion, online graduate and post-graduate nursing programs
Founded in 1955
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase