Software Engineer I

NSF’s NOIRLab is the preeminent US national center for ground-based, nighttime optical and infrared astronomy. NOIRLab is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) which operates as a matrix organization, providing services across a range of programs: Gemini, Rubin, MSO (CTIO and KPNO), and CSDC; with facilities in three geographic locations: Arizona, Chile and Hawai’i. The mission of NOIRLab is to enable breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics by developing and operating state-of-the-art ground-based observatories and providing data products and services for a diverse and inclusive community.

This position is a one-year fixed term with the possibility of extension.

**Essential Functions**:

- Participate in troubleshooting activities to resolve issues with installed software, as needed.
- Collaborate with the NOIRLab Documentation Management Group and other stakeholders to document, clarify, and refine requirements for software systems related to documented information.
- Perform software configuration and scripting throughout the lifecycle, encompassing all phases: requirements gathering, design, documentation, development, testing, and deployment.
- Create and maintain clear, concise documentation, including technical guides and user-oriented materials, as required.
- Provide regular updates on the progress of assigned tasks, ensuring managers, team members, and other stakeholders are informed of issues that might impact deadlines.
- Stay current with industry advancements and best practices in software and documentation management.
- Manage the document approval cycle for new and updated documents, ensuring timely processing.
- Act as software administrator(s) for assigned systems, ensuring optimal functionality and access control.
- Update and maintain the Documentation Management (DM) webpage.
- Support documentation inventories, reviews, and audit activities as required.

**Other Functions**:

- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities**:
**Experience**
- Junior profile: 1-3 years of work-related experience.
- Experience with cloud-based solutions and or SaaS products
- Development skills: Ability to produce error-free computer code in various languages. Experience in Java technologies. Being proficient in at least one of the following is a plus: Python and Javascript.
- Experience working with APIs, JSON, or XML.

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in software development, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

**Languages**:

- Fluent in Spanish with Advanced English or vice-versa

**Physical Demands**:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is mostly carried out in an office environment. Long periods of sitting and computer usage may be required.
- Salaries for positions hired in Chile meet Chile national market rates and internal scales for AURA._
- Please submit a cover letter and a CV or resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: Lastname Docname.

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a consortium of 49 US institutions and 3 international affiliates that operates world-class astronomical observatories for the **National Science Foundation**and**NASA**.** AURA’s role is to establish, nurture, and promote public observatories and facilities that advance innovative astronomical research. In addition, AURA is deeply committed to public and educational outreach, and to **diversity** throughout the astronomical and scientific workforce. AURA carries out its role through its astronomical facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)