Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Backend Developer

Must be able to obtain a Federal Security Clearance (US Citizen)

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of open-source software on scientific projects and original research including scientific papers, reports, and other artifacts.
• Work closely with stakeholders to meet their software requirements, address bugs, and achieve their scientific goals.
• Deploy, maintain, and support web applications, servers, and cloud development platforms in support of scientific projects.
• Participate in the roadmap, vision, and strategy for enhancing software quality.
• Mentor students to help them grow. Participate in developing the strategic direction of research software engineering.
• Deliver company mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, information technology, business, science, or a related field of study and eight (8) to twelve (12) years of proven and professional experience with modern object-oriented programming languages including C++, Java or Python is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Software development experience in computational science, engineering, computer science, or applied math.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree in in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, information technology, business, science, or a related field of study.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• The ability to work on a team in a dynamic group environment as the team meets daily, practices Continuous Integration, collaborates on the source code and has regular deadlines. Prior experience developing or contributing to large, complex software systems.
• Activity within the broader open-source software community would be looked upon favorably but is not required.
• Experience with software development methodologies, such as version control systems like Git and Subversion, and knowledge of UML.
• Experience using multiple languages, including the following: C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Fortran.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies, writing and implementing manual and automated testing processes and test strategies.
• Familiarity with code quality metrics and tools Familiarity with DevOps Familiarity with Agile concepts and practices.

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