Senior Software Engineer

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. This position will support working from home part-time. Candidates must reside in our in our area to be able to report on-site when needed.
The Data Management Division (DMD) is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Infrastructure) to help design and develop on-line platforms, software tools, and standards for astronomical data.

The Software Engineer (Cloud Infrastructure) Role

You will work in a cloud computing environment to maintain STScI’s position as a world leader in the development of high-quality software and science ready data products for astronomy to support astronomers around the world. You will work with a team of software developers and astronomers to deliver critical science products, data processing tools and cloud-based platforms, all working collaboratively to advance the frontiers of astronomy.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, deploy and lead the implementation of AWS cloud solutions
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and/or AWS CodeBuild
• Automate the provisioning and configuration of cloud infrastructure, applications and services using Python, BASH, Ansible, Terraform, Cloudformation and other automation technologies and languages.
• Provide production support for cloud infrastructure
• Build monitoring, custom dashboards and reporting capabilities using Datadog

Your Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

You’re a creative, highly motivated, engaged and driven Cloud Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to advance state-of-the-art data management services. You can work across teams and organizations to develop a shared purpose, vision, and strategy for moving our missions forward. You have experience designing and securing applications by incorporating cloud architecture best practices, infrastructure as code, and automation to deploy high-quality services in an AWS cloud environment. You thrive in an environment that offers you significant freedom to develop novel solutions but you also have a proven commitment to excellence. You may have experience with scientific programming and the Jupyter ecosystem, data archives, or working with cloud data storage management.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering or a relevant field with a minimum of 2 years working experience in an AWS Cloud environment.

• Cloud compute experience
• Ability to automate and write high-quality, well-designed software and scripts using Python and BASH
• Basic understanding of Networking
• OS level knowledge and experience, comfortable working in a Linux environment
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident for ITAR

Desirable, but not required

• Object-oriented design
• Experience with Containerization (Docker, Podman, etc.)
• Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, GitHub Actions and/or AWS CodeBuild
• Worked in an Agile development environment
• Git workflows and best practices
• Security best practices
• Server and Serverless computing
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with scientific data archives

The starting position and salary range is $115k to $140k. It is commensurate with education and experience. We offer an excellent and generous benefits package (Click here to explore our benefits). STScI offers a flexible and welcoming workspace for all (Click here to learn more about our culture).

TO APPLY: Share your experience by uploading a resume and completing an online application.  Applications received by February 24, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled. #LIHYBRID

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STScI embraces the diversity of our staff as a strategic priority in creating a first-rate community. We reflect this deep dedication in strongly encouraging women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals to apply for these opportunities (Click here to learn more about how we foster Diversity & Inclusion). 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

AURA, as a leader in the astronomical community, is committed to diversity and inclusion. AURA develops and supports programs that advance our organizational commitment to diversity, broaden participation, and encourage the advancement of diversity throughout the astronomical scientific workforce www.aura-astronomy.org/diversity.asp

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