Cloud Software Engineer III

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** EarthScope Consortium Inc. is not able to sponsor applicants for work authorization within the United States. 

Job Title: Cloud Software Engineer III

Reports to: Engineering Manager IV  

Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt 

Remote Eligible: Yes, National, United States 

Travel Requirements: Up to 10% 

Salary Range: $90,288 - $135,432 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements) 

Position Summary 

The Cloud Software Engineer III is responsible for leading and participating in teams performing development, implementation, testing, and documentation of components for software systems in cloud computing environments. They may also lead teams proposing internal best practices, standards, timelines, and identifying technologies that should be used. This position also leads project teams to make comprehensive plans for large tasks with attention to issues that may arise and identification of alternate solutions. The incumbent will work with little supervision to apply well-proven techniques with moderate technical risk that could impact the outcome of projects. 

Details of Responsibilities 

General Essential Job Duties: 

• Work with project teams and individually to design, develop, implement, and support cloud-based software systems. 
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to establish requirements and implement feedback for project groups. 
• Create plans for software development projects to meet agreed requirements within an Agile process. 
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time with best practices applied. 
• Make moderate risk technical decisions based on previous experience and research. 
• Work with project teams and individually to design, develop, implement, and support cloud-based software systems. 
• Test and document software components, automating tasks whenever possible. 
• Work directly with others in functional or project groups to debug and resolve issues with software programs. 
• Lead joint analysis and design activities with other staff to define directions, standards, and key technologies for evolving complex software systems. 
• Contribute to platform maintenance activities and component upgrades. 
• Promote cloud-native design principles and vendor-specific managed services in their software solutions.   
• Write organized and comprehensive documentation on projects. 
• Work with a minimum of supervision. 
• Author technical reports and publications, in addition to presenting relevant work at conferences. 
• Participate in selection of vendors. 
• Provide mentorship to entry and mid-level software engineers and lower-level cloud software developers. 
• Foster a professional culture through the use of strong interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communications. 
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business. 

Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility. 
• Has frequent communication with project leads for instruction and guidance, and direct supervision by a functional manager.  
• Leads short term project teams, including coordination with stakeholders and assignment of tasks to team members. 
• Works with and supports other functional or project group staff while working on projects. 
• Interacts effectively and efficiently with EarthScope staff, community and partnering organizations.  
• Foster a professional culture through the use of strong interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communications.  
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices. 

Qualifications-Tier 1

Salary Range - $90,288 - $112,755.50  

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related STEM field at time of hire AND Three (3) years of experience in software development.  

-or- 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related STEM field at time of hire AND Five (5) years of experience in software development.  

-or- 

• At least six (6) years of practical software development experience including two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Cloud Software Engineer II, Tier 2 

Qualifications – Tier 2

Salary Range - $112,755.50 - $135,432

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related STEM field at time of hire AND Four (4) years of experience in software development. 

-or- 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related STEM field at time of hire AND Six (6) years of experience in software development. 

-or- 

• At least seven (7) years of practical software development experience including Two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Cloud Software Engineer III, Tier 1

Preferred Skills: 

• An understanding of earth sciences, earth science data, and the earth science community. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position: 

• Experience with Agile practices (continuous integration, test driven development, pair programming, etc.). 
• Proficiency in at least two primary languages: Python, Java, Typescript, C++ equivalent. Ability to architect solutions and write modular and reusable code. 
• Ability to learn new technologies, programming languages, and design patterns; and the ability to incorporate those concepts into projects. 
• Understanding of the coding life cycle within git including design, development, testing, peer review, and automated deployment. 
• Disciplined approach to quality engineering via automated testing (Pyunit, JUnit, etc.) 
• Ability to work with version control tools like Git, ability to package software that can be deployed with CI/CD. 
• Experience with software containerization (Docker). 
• Ability to develop within cloud computing environments, especially AWS. 
• Experience with service-oriented architecture and RESTful web services development. 
• Familiarity with database design, both SQL and NoSQL, database services, and scripting database queries. 
• Knowledge of the earth sciences, earth science data, and the earth science community’s data needs. 
• Experience building and deploying cloud-like operational environments and networks. 
• Knowledge of network administration; working with VPNs and building secure networks, configuring connectivity between local networks and cloud environments using best practices, preferred. 
• Deep understanding of systems, data structures, modern scripting and enterprise level languages, and open- source tools that can and should be leveraged to solve problems. 
• Understand in most and proficiency in at least one of the following specializations: 
  •  Understanding service-based design, ability to develop and maintain RESTful web services using tools like FastAPI, Spring, Django. 
  •  Ability to write front-end applications using tools like Angular, React, or equivalent and integrate those applications with back-end services. 
  •  Ability to write Infrastructure as Code using such tools as AWS CDK or Terraform, and an understanding CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent. 
  •  Knowledge of data streaming and stream processing using tools such as Kafka, Flink, or equivalent. 

Other Requirements: 

• Appropriate availability consistent with EarthScope established practices and norms; hours may exceed 40 hours per week, particularly when traveling. 

Environment 

Physical Setting and Requirements: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Frequently required to sit 
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity 
• Frequently required to talk or hear 
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Ability to see computer screen with detailed screen menu in low lighting conditions. 

EarthScope’s Mission: EarthScope Consortium is a consortium dedicated to supporting transformative global geophysical research and education. 

To Apply: Applicants may apply by going to the EarthScope Consortium Career Center: https://www.earthscope.org/careers/

Applicants MUST be authorized to work permanently in the United States.     

EarthScope Consortium participates in E-Verify. 

EarthScope Consortium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.