Senior Software Engineer (EPO Technical Lead)
Company: NSF's NOIRLab
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
The mission of Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Education and Public
Outreach (EPO) subsystem is to provide online data-driven
experiences that are accessible and approachable, adding real-world
context and opportunities for people to engage with Rubin
Observatory and explore the Universe. The Senior Software Engineer
(EPO Technical Lead) is responsible for leading the Technical Team
in EPO and aligning the technical direction of the EPO subsystem.
The Senior Software Engineer (EPO Technical Lead) position on the
EPO team is a critical role that is part project manager, part
people manager, part product owner, and part individual
contributor.
They ensure a clear technical direction is established and executed
for EPO's online program, strategically balancing immediate and
long-term projects. They contribute to EPO long term planning, help
shape technical goals and milestones, and identify and mitigate
technical risks. The Technical Lead delegates and assigns work
effectively to prioritize the overall productivity of EPO team
members, and external vendors. They maintain an understanding of
the technical systems they oversee. They perform code reviews and
help research, debug, and triage problems as needed. They have
regular 1:1s with technical team members to oversee their
individual work and support their professional development. EPO web
products include various content-driven and science-data-driven
apps, a pipeline/workflow for creating and executing citizen
science projects on the zooniverse platform, and multiple
integrations with internal and external services and API. They are
expected to spend 30 - 40% of their effort contributing work
comparable to that of a Senior Software Engineer.
Essential Functions:
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.
Our preference is for this position to be based in Tucson, Arizona,
NOIRLab/Rubin locations (i.e. La Serena, Chile) or remote work
locations in the US states that AURA operates in: Arizona,
California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, New
Mexico, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C. will be
considered.
AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off
and retirement plan contributions, competitive salary commensurate
with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Details on
benefits can be found at
https://hr.aura-astronomy.org/employee-benefits-guide/
The position will remain open until it is filled. To be considered
in the first round of reviews, please submit your application by
May 17, 2024.
Veterans, disabled individuals or wounded warriors needing
assistance with the employment process should request assistance at
employment@aura-astronomy.org
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.
As a recipient of U.S. Government funding, AURA is considered a
government contractor and is subject to Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations. As an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, AURA does not
discriminate based on race, sex, color, age, religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender identity
expression, lawful political affiliations, veteran status,
disability, and/or any other legally protected status under
applicable federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws. The
statements below as well as the requests for self-identification
are required pursuant to these regulations. We encourage your
participation in meeting these federal reporting requirements which
are included for protection and to assist us in our recordkeeping
and reporting. Your responses are kept strictly confidential.
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)
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