Senior Software Engineer- #0010912 - Space Telescope Science Institute
Baltimore, MD
About the Job
Description
The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science operations center for NASA’s flagship observatories. Our world-class astronomical research center is based on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland. (Click here to learn more about our missions (https://www.stsci.edu/what-we-do) ).
This position can support a hybrid work schedule from home and onsite. _Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to our local market. (MD, DE, VA, PA, DC & WV)_ _and_ be able to work on-site when needed.
This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Residence in order to meet ITAR requirements.
We are looking for an experienced, energetic, enthusiastic and motivated senior software engineer to join our talented Data Management Division (DMD). The DMD is responsible for the processing, storage, retrieval, and archiving of astronomical data from many missions. (Hubble, James Webb, Roman, and TESS). This position will focus on developing software for our Data Processing Pipelines.
Your Role and Responsibilities include:
+ Design and develop software systems for the pipeline processing of astronomical data
+ Develop and maintain interfaces between database and data processing systems
+ Refine and improve processing algorithms and performance for science programs
+ Involved in day-to-day operations, lead in troubleshooting and debugging, fix production issues in a timely manner.
Your Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent relevant field with 8+ years hands-on working experiences in software engineering and data management.
+ Proficient in the Python programming language
+ Proficient with AWS services including S3, EC2, Lambda, EKS/ECS, SQS, SNS, RDS and other data related cloud services
+ Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
+ Experience with Relational and cloud-based databases
+ Experience working in a Linux-based environment
+ Experience with Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD)
Salary range is $132,000- $150,000
The starting position and salary are commensurate with education and experience. We offer an excellent and generous benefits package(Click here to explore our benefits (https://www.stsci.edu/opportunities/benefits) ), tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules and a stimulating and diverse work environment (Click here to learn more about our culture (https://www.stsci.edu/opportunities/our-work/our-culture) ).
To Apply: Share your experience by uploading a resume and completing an online application. Senior Software Engineer (https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SPA1004AURA/JobBoard/93330e50-7b3a-4ba8-94f2-6f32360aa4e1/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e0b0239d-960b-4efe-9650-ce7535b06d29)
Applications received by 10/30/2024 will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science operations center for NASA’s flagship observatories. Our world-class astronomical research center is based on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland. (Click here to learn more about our missions (https://www.stsci.edu/what-we-do) ).
This position can support a hybrid work schedule from home and onsite. _Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to our local market. (MD, DE, VA, PA, DC & WV)_ _and_ be able to work on-site when needed.
This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Residence in order to meet ITAR requirements.
We are looking for an experienced, energetic, enthusiastic and motivated senior software engineer to join our talented Data Management Division (DMD). The DMD is responsible for the processing, storage, retrieval, and archiving of astronomical data from many missions. (Hubble, James Webb, Roman, and TESS). This position will focus on developing software for our Data Processing Pipelines.
Your Role and Responsibilities include:
+ Design and develop software systems for the pipeline processing of astronomical data
+ Develop and maintain interfaces between database and data processing systems
+ Refine and improve processing algorithms and performance for science programs
+ Involved in day-to-day operations, lead in troubleshooting and debugging, fix production issues in a timely manner.
Your Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent relevant field with 8+ years hands-on working experiences in software engineering and data management.
+ Proficient in the Python programming language
+ Proficient with AWS services including S3, EC2, Lambda, EKS/ECS, SQS, SNS, RDS and other data related cloud services
+ Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
+ Experience with Relational and cloud-based databases
+ Experience working in a Linux-based environment
+ Experience with Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD)
Salary range is $132,000- $150,000
The starting position and salary are commensurate with education and experience. We offer an excellent and generous benefits package(Click here to explore our benefits (https://www.stsci.edu/opportunities/benefits) ), tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules and a stimulating and diverse work environment (Click here to learn more about our culture (https://www.stsci.edu/opportunities/our-work/our-culture) ).
To Apply: Share your experience by uploading a resume and completing an online application. Senior Software Engineer (https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SPA1004AURA/JobBoard/93330e50-7b3a-4ba8-94f2-6f32360aa4e1/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e0b0239d-960b-4efe-9650-ce7535b06d29)
Applications received by 10/30/2024 will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Source : Space Telescope Science Institute