North Carolina State University

Senior AI and Applications Developer

North Carolina State University$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree with at least one year of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with two years; equivalent combinations accepted.
  • Three or more years developing applications with Mendix technologies.
  • Understanding of AI tool development within the SDLC.
  • Experience with AI tools like Gemini or Claude in development environments.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of Mendix applications.
  • Conduct detailed testing and quality assurance for Mendix solutions.
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies for broader application.
  • Guide team members on AI tool implementation and security.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for AI capabilities to senior management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number
PG194843EP

Internal Recruitment
No

Working Title
Senior AI and Applications Developer

Anticipated Hiring Range
commensurate with education/experience

Work Schedule
Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm Some weekend and evening work required.

Job Location
Raleigh, NC

Department
Enterprise Application Services

Essential Job Duties

As a member of the EAS Development team, this position will serve as a Mendix Sr. Enterprise Developer, as well as leading AI development and deployment initiatives within EAS.

Mendix Development:
  • Lead the design, build and/or implementation of practical, cost effective business solutions.
  • Complete detailed analysis and solutions development, regression testing, performance testing and quality assurance testing of Mendix applications.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation.
  • Assist customers with defining requirements, implementing solutions and testing.


AI Development and Deployment:
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and platforms to identify viable solutions for EAS and the broader NC State community; author and formalize a comprehensive strategic plan for embedding AI across software development, deployment, and support life cycles.
  • Represent EAS/OIT on collaborative campus IT committees and working groups, aligning AI initiatives and practices across university departments.
  • Provide guidance to other team members, across all EAS teams on the proper implementation of AI tools, workflow and security guidelines.


Technical Solutions Development
  • Interpret complex business processes and technological functions and provide input to management and customers on the appropriate resource and technology for automated solutions.
  • Ensure that application development efforts align closely with business requirements, from design to delivery, and that applications are user friendly, scalable, secure, and can be efficiently maintained once deployed.


Planning and Organizing
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of the SDLC at NC State University combined with outstanding organization and communication skills.
  • Maintain an understanding of software development project management methodologies and tools (Microsoft Project, QuickBase, SmartSheet, etc) and a thorough understanding of project expectations and procedures.


Technical Support
  • Act as a subject matter expert and direct advisor to senior OIT management regarding AI capabilities, risk management, and resource allocation.
  • Apply knowledge and skills to troubleshoot complex problems and provide timely resolution.


Customer Service
  • Promote positive customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Establish a positive and proactive relationship by demonstrating ownership and knowledge of customer business processes and issues.


Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Master's degree and at least one year of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree with at least two years' of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.

Other Required Qualifications
  • There or more years of developing applications using Mendix technologies.
  • Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agentic tool development within the SDLC process.
  • Experience using AI tools such as Gemini or Claude in software development environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both technical and non-technical subjects including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong project management, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage project work and support tasks concurrently.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluative skills with an ability to resolve complex, difficult technical issues at the macro level.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Understanding of the project development life cycle, including but not limited to application analysis, development, testing, documentation, approval and post migration validation.
  • Attention to detail and ability to form strong relationships between team members, customers, and management is essential.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Functional knowledge of, or experience using NC State's Mendix applications.
  • Experience developing deploying applications using PHP.
  • Experience developing applications using shopping cart and catalog functions.
  • Experience developing applications for billing, equipment scheduling and CRM functions.
  • Knowledge of relevant technical standards such as OIT change management/source control, Section 508 (accessibility), NC Records Retention and Disposition Standards, NC IT audit standards and any applicable federal data protection standards (FERPA, HIPAA, ISO 27002, NIST 800-53, etc.) .


Required License(s) or Certification(s)

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required
No

Commercial Driver's License required
No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date
09/01/2026

Anticipated Close Date
9/16/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Details

Position Number
00105636

Position Type
EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0

Appointment
12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies

Department ID
515001 - Enterprise Application Services

About North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University (NC State) is a public research university in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land-, sea-, and space-grant institution. The university forms one of the corners of the Research Triangle together with Duke University in Durham and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Enrollment is over 36,000 students. NC State was founded in 1887 as a land-grant institution.
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