Full-Stack Web Designer/Developer

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• YOU MUST INCLUDE A PORTFOLIO ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME. Applications that do NOT include a portfolio will not be considered
• This post will be taken down once we have received the first 100 qualified applications.
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Job Title: Full-StackWeb Designer/Developer

Reports to: Engineering Manager IV

Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt

Remote Eligible: Yes, National, United States

Travel Requirements:  Up to 20%

Salary Range: $99,000 - $107,000 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements)

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 403(b) Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• PTO, Paid Holidays

Position Summary

The Full-Stack Designer/Developer is responsible for leading the end-to-end design and development of a website for the NSF-funded National Geophysical Facility (NGF), as well as the evolution of EarthScope’s existing web stack. This role combines technical architecture and implementation with user interface and user experience design along with content management oversight. The ideal candidate will have the creativity to shape a modern, intuitive, and accessible website, and the technical expertise to build a robust, scalable, and maintainable platform in the cloud.

Details Of Responsibilities

General Essential Job Duties:

• Work with management, staff and external stakeholders to design and implement a web stack for the NSF National Geophysical Facility from the ground up within a company-managed AWS cloud environment.
• Revise and evolve current EarthScope web assets, currently comprised of multiple website instances, to support and complement the NGF stack.
• Evaluate and support a comprehensive approach to content management through a consistent content management system (CMS).
• Develop information architecture that reflects EarthScope’s mission in data curation, open science, and advanced data analysis (big data workflows, ML/AI) and access for a wide range of users with varied technical backgrounds.
• Create intuitive user flows and interface designs that prioritize usability, accessibility, and engagement.
• In collaboration with the communications team, ensure the consistent presentation and use of branding, color schemes, fonts, division classes, and styles for all EarthScope managed web pages. This includes adherence to NSF mandated design standards (logo size etc.)
• Build responsive, scalable, and performant front-end and back-end web architecture.
• Collaborate with scientists, data engineers, and communication specialists to translate organizational needs into technical and design solutions.
• Ensure web site integration with existing data systems, APIs, and cloud-based services.
• Establish best practices for site maintenance, security, and future extensibility.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.

Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
• Interacts effectively and efficiently with EarthScope staff, community and partnering organizations.
• Foster a professional culture through the use of strong interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communications.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with other team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices.

Qualifications

Salary Range - $99,000 - $107,000

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience as a Full-Stack Developer or UI/UX Engineer with a portfolio of web applications or sites showcasing design and technical implementation.
• PhD degree in geoscience, computer science, physical science, engineering, or related field AND four (4) years of relevant experience of which two (2) years include lead or major roles

OR

• Master’s degree in geoscience, computer science, physical science, engineering, or related field AND five (5) years of relevant experience of which three (3) years include lead or major roles

OR

• Bachelor’s in geoscience, computer science, physical science, engineering, or related field AND six (6) years of relevant experience of which four (4) years include lead or major roles

OR

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience of which four (4) years include lead or major roles.

Preferred Skills:

• An understanding of earth sciences, earth science data, and the earth science community.
• Hands-on expertise in content management systems (CMS, e.g. WordPress, Drupal).
• Knowledge of search optimization, caching, and performance tuning for high-traffic web applications.
• Experience establishing design systems and reusable component libraries for scalable front-end development.
• Experience in web application development languages such as python and javascript and associated libraries.
• Experience in notebook technologies like Jupyter Notebooks, Jupyter Lab and Observable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position:

Experience with:

• Message queuing and stream processing
• DevOps practices, e.g.,Docker and AWS infrastructure-as-code approaches.
• Relational and/or other database systems, SQL, and query interfaces
• UNIX and Linux operating systems, shell scripting
• Object-oriented programming in languages like Python, PHP, TypeScript
• Software development tools such as Jira Software, Gitlab CI/CD, and Git
• Responsive design and accessibility.
• UI/UX principles, information architecture, and design systems.
• Content Management Systems

Expertise in:

• Applying the software lifecycle to projects
• JavaScript frameworks and toolchains (e.g. Vue.js, Quasar)
• Working with stakeholders to establish requirements and implement feedback
• Javascript and CSS for web styles and core components
• Implementing and managing Content Management Systems
• Using Web development tools
• XML, JSON, HTML, and other markup languages
• HTTP 1 and 2 principles

Other Requirements:

• Appropriate availability consistent with EarthScope established practices and norms; hours may exceed 40 hours per week, particularly when traveling.

Environment

Physical Setting and Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Ability to see computer screen with detailed screen menu in low lighting conditions.

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of EarthScope Consortium not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee based on the criteria outlined in Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EarthScope’s Mission : EarthScope Consortium is a consortium dedicated to supporting transformative global geophysical research and education.

To Apply :  Applicants may apply by going to the EarthScope Consortium Career Center:  https://www.earthscope.org/careers/

Applicants MUST be authorized to work permanently in the United States. EarthScope Consortium participates in E-Verify.

It is the policy of EarthScope Consortium not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee based on the criteria outlined in Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.