Sr. Full Stack Engineer - James Webb/Hubble Space Telescope Missions

Support NASA missions! The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), located on the Johns Hopkins University Campus in Baltimore, MD, is a multi-mission science and flight operations center for NASA’s flagship observatories, including the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes. Learn more about our missions.

As a Sr. Full Stack Engineer (#7685) you will join STScI’s Web Application Services Branch, providing development and operational maintenance of applications and processes to support the James Webb (JWST), Hubble (HST), and Roman Space Telescopes. 

This team delivers high quality software to support STScI, NASA and the scientific community.  You will deliver guidance to stakeholders related to development capabilities, requirements gathering, milestone and timeline development.  Your ability to thrive in a diverse, collaborative, cross-team environment is crucial to mission success.  

This position can support hybrid work. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to our local market. (MD, DE, VA, PA, DC & WV).  U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required for this role to meet ITAR requirements.

This opportunity is considering candidates at both Sr. Full Stack Engineer ($110-150k) and Full Stack Engineer II ($95-115k) levels.  An assessment will be made during interviews to determine the appropriate level based on a candidate’s skills and experience. 

Responsibilities include:

• Development and maintenance of systems, including requirements, architectural design and implementation.
• Participation in team activities, design discussions and reviews.

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript and SQL.
• 5-8 years of related development experience, with 3-5 years developing full stack applications and features.
• Familiarity with Groovy, Geb, Git, Gradle, Kubernetes, Spock, MS-SQL Server and container-based application deployment. 
• Experience working with API-driven architecture or microservices.
• Experience with workflow management, and version control tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, and/or a related field 

Substitution of additional relevant education and/or experience for stated qualifications may be considered.

Compensation is commensurate with education and experience. Our excellent benefits include:

• Employer retirement contribution – direct STScI contribution of 10% of your salary from your first day
• 12 days sick leave, up to 24 days’ vacation, and 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/prescription plans, and more!

TO APPLY: Please upload a resume, cover letter and online application using this link:

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Applications received by January 7, 2024 will receive full consideration. The announcement will remain open until the position has been filled.

Explore all career opportunities at www.stsci.edu/opportunities

STScI offers a flexible and welcoming workspace for all. STScI embraces the diversity of our staff as a strategic priority in creating a first-rate community. We strongly encourage women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals to apply for these opportunities. Veterans, disabled individuals, or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at careers@stsci.edu EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

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