CIRES/ NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, Full Stack Software Developer

Requisition Number: 56208

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Research Faculty

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 22-May-2024

Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) is seeking a passionate, full-time Full Stack Software Developer to support work with our partners at the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). SWPC is the nation's official source of space weather alerts and warnings. As part of SWPC's Development and Transition Section (DTS) team, you will transform how our Center delivers vital services supporting aviation, manned-space missions, power grid operators, GPS navigation and more, directly impacting our nation's infrastructure resilience to the influence of solar events.

The Full Stack Software Developer will collaboratively support the applications and services used at the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) for safeguarding society with actionable space weather information.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

CIRES (https://cires.colorado.edu/) is an internationally recognized leader in innovative environmental science and research and is located at the University of Colorado Boulder. At CIRES, more than 950 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including peoples relationship with the planet. CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earths poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

As part of NOAAs National Weather Service, the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) (https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/) operates 24/7 to provide real-time monitoring and forecasting of solar and geophysical events, which impact satellites, power grids, communications, navigation, and other technological systems. SWPC customers include the general public, industry and government agencies.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Upgrade Critical Systems : Immediately dive into rewriting and upgrading legacy applications used by our centers Space Weather Forecast Office (SWFO) daily to perform critical operations. These applications are used to visualize and analyze the space weather data, guide forecasts, issue alerts, and manage quality control.

• Create the Future : Going forward, design and build innovative browser-based solutions, making SWPCs services, products and forecasts even more accessible, while contributing to the improvement of our team's development practices.

• Collaborate and Innovate : Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to modernizing SWPCs entire IT infrastructure.

What You Should Know

• Access to the NOAA Federal Center and computer facilities is necessary to perform the work of this position. Access is not available for individuals working in the United States through a visa or working permit and therefore we are unable to consider applications from individuals on a visa or working permit, or requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to legally work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• This position will be rostered in CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder but will be physically situated in the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305.

• If you are selected as a finalist, you will be required to pass a federal laboratory background clearance for site access.

What We Can Offer

• CIRES can offer a generous compensation package.

• The annual hiring salary range for this position is $75,267 - $155,955. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.

• Relocation funds are available for this position following CIRES and the University of Colorados relocation processes and procedures.

• This position offers a hybrid work environment with both on-site and remote work hours.

• CIRES and the University of Colorado Boulder offer a robust training curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a Mentorship Program.

• Boulder is a vibrant community with access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers, lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports venues. Boulder was recently ranked as one of the top places to live in the U.S. by U.S. News. (https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-live)

• As an employee at CU Boulder, you receive a pass allowing free access to the regional public transit system (https://www.rtd-denver.com/) , which is an outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that provide service within Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.

Why Choose Us

• Make a Difference : Your work directly impacts the resilience of national infrastructure from power grids to navigation systems. SWPC is part of an international community working with our sister organizations from nations around the world.

• Innovative Environment : Be part of shaping the future of the Space Weather Prediction Centers software landscape.

• Collaborative Culture : Join a team that values your insights and encourages knowledge sharing.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be talented. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• A Bachelor's degree in an IT or physical sciences related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a full stack software developer.

What You Will Need

• Front-end Finesse : Demonstrated proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, and working knowledge of frameworks like Vue and Svelte.

• Back-end Backbone : Demonstrated expertise in Python or Java, and experience at programmatically interacting with SQL and NoSQL databases (Microsoft SQL and MongoDB ideal).

• Team Player : Proven ability to work well within a team environment including actively collaborating on design and technical approach.

• Linux Lover : Comfort with development, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting in Linux.

• Lifelong Learner : Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

• Leadership and Development : Proven ability to mentor junior developers and share standard methodologies to enhance team-wide development processes.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV.

2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

3. Be prepared to submit a list of 5 professional references (2 of whom must be/must have been supervisors or professors). If you are selected as a finalist, we will ask you to contact your references so that they can complete a SkillSurvey questionnaire on your behalf. SkillSurvey is an online automated reference check solution. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.

The position will close on May 22, 2024.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://jobs.colorado.edu/) .

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-NOAA-Space-Weather-Prediction-Center-Full-Stack-Software-Developer/56208 (https://apptrkr.com/5224579)

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