Job Description

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or a related field) or 2+ years of equivalent experience or combination of both.
An understanding of how audio-visual systems and equipment operate and interconnect.
Foundation in programming (theoretical and practical), graphical/UX/UI design, and networking principles.
Ability to analyze complex software, identify flaws, and create programmatic workflows from schematic diagrams.
Strong oral and written communication skills for documentation, reporting, and training.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be a current Texas State University employee
Preferred Qualifications
Experience programming AV control systems
Knowledge of program development life cycle
Demonstrated ability to code in Lua and Python
AVIXA CTS certification
Job Description
This position will be the primary developer for audio/visual control systems on campus, predominantly utilizing the Q-Sys platform. The incumbent will work closely with the A/V design team and Learning Space clients to program the needed functionality of audio/visual control systems and equipment and develop user interfaces (UI). They will also architect enterprise-level systems for management of A/V systems at scale, data collection, and data analysis. They must understand software programming principles, modern programming languages such as Python, JSON, and Lua, communication protocols such as TCP, SSH, and RESTful APIs, as well as basic UI design principles and detailed documentation standards.
Job Duties
A/V Control Systems Programming (60%): Design, code, test, implement, maintain, and support audio/visual control systems according to established standards. Refine departmental standards to continue the growth of the programmer analyst position within the Learning Spaces department.
System Integration & Scripting (15%): Develop ad hoc programs and scripts to connect disparate technical systems via APIs, including database management and querying.
Documentation & Reporting (10%): Provide clear documentation via knowledgebase articles and other means. Ensure released programming products contain appropriate comments/notes and are archived.
Communication & Strategy (5%): Communicate project priorities, progress, timelines, and design goals to departmental personnel and administration.
Training & Knowledge Transfer (5%): Provide one-on-one and small-team training on programming methods to ensure broad knowledge and minimize single points of failure.
Other Duties (5%): Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting the integration team with physical installations or the support team with end-user support.