The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science operations center for NASA’s flagship observatories. Our world-class astronomical research center is based on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland (Click here to learn more about our missions). 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).
The Data Management Division (DMD) is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer (DevOps) to help build and deploy software assets for our missions. Our team is geared towards operating in a DevOps mode, supporting a more reliable and reproducible process for continuous integration and delivery of all software products within DMD. You will work with a team that is passionate about the work they do in support of astronomers around the world.
The Software Engineer DevOps Role
We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated candidate to work in both on-premises and cloud computing environments to maintain STScI’s position as a world leader in the development of software for astronomy and providing high quality, science ready data. You will help build development assets for missions geared towards operating in a DevOps mode for faster, and more reliable development and deployment of software deliverables.
You will join a team of software developers and astronomers to take the software, hardware, and tools being developed in Data Management Division (DMD) and make them available to STScI staff and the science community.
Responsibilities include:
- Design and develop robust, scalable and reliable CICD solutions for DMD
- Assist team in enhancing, maintaining and supporting existing tools and processes used in the build and delivery of products developed by DMD
- Mentor and provide technical leadership and guidance to other DevOps Engineers within the team
- Facilitate knowledge transfer and offer technical guidance and support across teams within DMD to accelerate adoption of CICD principals
- Work with senior engineering staff to evaluate new tools and technologies
- Build monitoring, custom dashboards and reporting capabilities using Datadog
Your Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
You're a creative, highly motivated, engaged and driven DevOps Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to automate CICD processes. You can work across teams to develop a shared purpose, vision and strategy for moving our organization forward. You have significant experience streamlining software integration and deployment processes by incorporating CICD best practices enabling organizations to more reliably deploy software of higher quality and greater frequency.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering or a relevant field with at least 5 years of experience in Information Technology and 3 years of experience automating CICD pipelines
- Experience developing well designed CICD pipelines using (Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gitlab CI, etc.)
- Experience using Java, Python and Bash
- Comfortable administering RHEL (7/8), Ubuntu and/or Debian as well as deploying services using Docker, Podman and Kubernetes
- Version control experience with Git, including branching, tagging and release management
- Ability to context-switch, supporting developers and/or operations staff on an interrupt basis, while focusing on building software tools to reduce churn
- Experience mentoring and providing technical leadership and guidance to other members of team
- This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Residence to meet ITAR requirements
Desirable but not mandatory:
- Experience leading a scrum team and managing ticket workflows
- Experience architecting infrastructure and configuration requirements
- Experience with Rancher and/or production level kubernetes systems
Substitution of additional relevant education and/or experience for stated qualifications may be considered. 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. Direct Link: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SPA1004AURA/JobBoard/93330e50-7b3a-4ba8-94f2-6f32360aa4e1/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=683df01b-7d8d-4568-834c-59052bb44376
Applications received by Friday, June 5, 2023, will receive full consideration. Announcement will remain open until position has been filled.
COVID-19 Working Protocols: https://outerspace.stsci.edu/display/CWP
STScI offers a flexible and welcoming workspace for all. STScI embraces the diversity of our staff as a strategic priority in creating a first-rate community. We strongly encourage women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals to apply for these opportunities. Veterans, disabled individuals, or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at careers@stsci.edu EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.
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