Software Engineer Ii - Nasa Missions

Support NASA missions! The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science and flight operations center for NASA’s flagship observatories on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland. Learn more about our missions.
STScI has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer II (#7541) in the SCOPE/Web Application Services Branch (WASABI). The WASABI Branch provides 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 the scientific community.
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).
Responsibilities include:

• Partner with stakeholders to provide guidance on development capabilities, requirements gathering, milestone and timeline development.
• Full Stack Engineer for development and maintenance of systems, from requirements through architectural design to implementation.
• Participate in all team activities such as design discussions and reviews.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with API-driven architecture or microservices.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with Groovy, Geb, Git, Gradle, Kubernetes, Spock, MS-SQL Server and container-based application deployment.
• Experience with workflow management, and version control tools.
• Extensive knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript and SQL.
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, and/or a related field is desired.
• 8+ years of related development experience, with at least 4+ years developing full stack applications and features.

Substitution of additional relevant education and/or experience for stated qualifications may be considered.
This role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
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:
Apply Software Engineer II
Applications received by Friday, May 5, 2023, will receive full consideration. Announcement will remain open until position has been filled.
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