National Radio Astronomy Observatory · 1 month ago
Software Engineer II-III (143)
800 Bradbury Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expThe National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is an exciting and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. The Observatory develops and maintains software used by the astronomy community, and they are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their Scientific Support and Archive development team.
CommunitiesEducationInformation TechnologySatellite Communication
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Responsibilities
The initial focus of this position will be on adding value to the NRAO Science Archive
There are numerous opportunities for improving the existing Archive, such as providing a more robust test infrastructure, optimizing the backend performance and front-end responsiveness, and generally making the interfaces more intuitive
All of this will help astronomers and other scientists work with radio astronomy observations more easily, thereby expanding the impact of our data
You will have the opportunity to apply your skills and technical knowledge to developing more modern and streamlined user experiences
You will also be responsible for designing and delivering key components of this system
Team members are responsible for maintaining and upgrading existing software, and for developing new tools that support the Observatory’s evolving observing methods
Qualification
Required
You have a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, scientific or related field
A minimum of one year of professional experience is required, you may have three or more years of experience in the professional development of software applications; candidates with progressively more work experience will be considered for a higher-level position ranking
The ability to design, develop, modify, and support complex user-facing systems, interfacing with other systems and DBMS
Experience developing software using Python, Java, SQLAlchemy, and other toolkits
Experience with web front end technologies: Angular, TypeScript, webpack, bootstrap, sass and others
Familiarity with network protocols like HTTP and RabitMQ
Familiarity with containerization strategies and technologies such as Docker, Docker Swarm, Docker Compose, and/or Kubernetes
Understanding of object-oriented design and development
Understanding of object-relational mapping
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new software languages
Experience with version control software, testing methodologies and CI/CD
Experience debugging and profiling software systems
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Experience with relational databases, including database normalization and administration
Experience integrating software components into a functioning, maintainable system
Familiarity with basic astronomical principles and data reduction
Ability and interest in working as part of a team in a Scrum environment
Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
While not required, you may have an advanced degree in a related field
Benefits
Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave)
Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment
AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution
Optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions
Company
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement.
201-500 employees
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