out Us:Vera CConfidential Rubin Observatory is a brand- Ew astronomical facility currently under construction near La Serena, Confidential, with additional staff based in Tucson, ArizonaConfidential Rubin Observatory will undertake the Legacy Survey of Space and Time LSST which will be one of the largest and most comprehensive astronomy surveys of its kindConfidential Rubin Observatory will enable countless discoveries in almost every area of modern astronomical research-discoveries made possible by the team that built the Rubin Observatory system, and by the global science community that Rubin Observatory servesConfidentialWe are seeking a talented and motivated Web Front- Tier architecture and a strong understanding of best practices are requiredConfidentialThe Telescope and Site Software TSSW group is medium sized software team building and supporting the control software for all the components of the Simonyi Survey Telescope and its supporting observatory systemsConfidential Our goal is to build safe, accurate and accessible systems for the observatory while working hand in hand with engineers, scientists, operators and othersConfidentialThe position may start remotely and then work a hybrid schedule based out of the offices at either Tucson, Arizona, or La Serena, ChileConfidential While being based in either Tucson, Arizona, or La Serena, Confidential is highly preferred, consideration may be made for the position to be performed remotely from Confidential or the US states that AURA operates in:Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, New Mexico, Virginia, Washington, and Washington,out the Role:As a member of our team, you will lead our frontend development efforts and be involved in decision- Making processes related to UI & UXConfidential You will report to the TSSW Software Manager and will work closely with other developers and scientists on our teamConfidential Our stack is a Django webserver running in a Docker container on a Kubernetes platform for the backend and a app for the frontendConfidential The system will handle data feeds from our middleware and will querying the Influx database for current and past data, with additional scientific data from other RESTful APIsConfidentialThis position will also include frontend work for our Human Logging system, our data analysis and observatory reporting system as well as our image processing system known as RubinTVConfidential We expect this position to last through construction end of 2024 with a possible transition to a role in operationsConfidentialEssential Functions:Implements design of web content and codeConfidentialImplements other GUIs as appropriateConfidentialParticipates with team in reviews of code and reviews for code on other componentsConfidentialProvides component development plan inputs and reports progress against said planConfidentialCommunicates effectively with customers and fellow team members to ensure successful realization of project needsConfidentialElicits and generates software design requirements, showing traceability to higher- Level requirementsConfidentialParticipates in selection of software components, where appropriateConfidentialDevelops detailed design to match requirementsConfidentialRequired Education/Experience/Skills/ilities:Bachelor-s Degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Engineering or other STEM backgroundExperience designing and delivering scalable, full- Tack web ConfidentialExpertise with JavaScriptExpertise with front- End frameworks like ReactJSExperience with web servers such as DjangoExperience with Linux/UnixExperience with the following technologies:GitYAML, JSON, XMLPythonGraphical User Interface GUI development experienceility to ensure - Rowser and platform compatibility for developed featuresExperience in algorithms development and data structuresWorking knowledge of responsive and reactive design principlesSelf- MotivatedPreferred Education/Experience/Skills/ilities:Experience working in an Agile software development team; Experience with JIRA and the Atlassian suite is a bonusExperience working with Docker containersExperienceworking with KubernetesExperience developing with publish subscribe communication mechanisms, message queues or other middleware technologies KafkaPhysical 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 jobConfidential Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsConfidentialThe work is mostly carried out in an office environmentConfidential Long periods of sitting-and computer usage-may be requiredConfidentialSome travel may be necessary both domestic and internationalWe are committed to diversity and inclusion at Rubin ObservatoryConfidential Our managing organization, AURA, as a leader in the astronomical community, develops and supports programs that advance our organizational commitment to diversity, broaden participation, and encourage the advancement of diversity throughout the astronomical scientific workforceConfidential Learn more atAURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement plan contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environmentConfidentialDetails on benefits can be found atA cover letter and a CV or resume, PDF files preferredConfidential Please name any attachments with the following format:Veterans, disabled individuals or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process should request assistance atCOVID- UPDATE:AURA currently offers a mixThe Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy AURA, is a consortium of over 40 US institutions and three international affiliates that operates world- Class astronomical observatoriesConfidential AURA-s role is to establish, nurture, and promote public observatories and facilities that advance innovative astronomical researchConfidential AURA is responsible for managing the operations of the NSF-s NOIRLab, the National Solar Observatory, and the construction of the Vera CConfidential Rubin Observatory under cooperative agreements with the National Science Foundation and operations of the Space Telescope Science Institute under contracts with NASAConfidential- Identification are required pursuant to these regulationsConfidential We encourage your participation in meeting these federal reporting requirements which are included for protection and to assist us in our record keeping and reportingConfidential Your responses are kept strictly ConfidentialConfidential
