Software Engineer III for Scalable Web Applications
hace 2 semanas
The Gemini Observatory seeks a highly skilled Software Engineer III to join our team as a Senior Backend Web Developer. This key position involves designing, developing, and maintaining backend web applications critical to our outreach efforts.
As a Senior Backend Web Developer, you will be responsible for coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. Your expertise in modern web technologies, cloud architecture, and dev-ops workflows will enable you to manage backend systems, oversee database administration, and maintain cloud infrastructure.
Collaborating closely with other software engineers, scientists, and telescope operators, you will refine requirements, enhance usability, reduce complexity, and facilitate long-term maintenance. Reporting typically to a project manager or team lead, this role contributes to moderately complex aspects of projects, working both independently and collaboratively, and may also direct the work of junior-level software engineers.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain robust backend systems that support scalable web applications.
- Utilize Python, PHP, and Node.js to implement server-side logic and maintain database schemas and operations with PostgreSQL.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including software developers, scientists, educators, and communications specialists to ensure web applications meet user needs and performance standards.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot backend issues, optimize web performance, and manage content management systems effectively.
- Lead proof-of-concept and tech spike initiatives to explore new technology options. Provide guidance on modern development practices and tools such as Infrastructure-as-Code and cloud services.
- Engage in regular code reviews and maintain GitHub Actions to ensure continuous integration and deployment processes run smoothly.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years in a professional backend development role, with extensive experience in managing large-scale web applications.
- Advanced knowledge in backend technologies, database management, and cloud-based infrastructure. Proficiency in CI/CD workflows, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- A valid Driver's License; clean driving record; ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
This position comes with an excellent benefits package, including paid time off and retirement plan contributions, a competitive salary commensurate with experience ($110,000 - $140,000), and a very attractive work environment.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity throughout the astronomical and scientific workforce.
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