Software Engineer - Federal Geospatial (Hub-Remote: DC or Philly Metro)

Requirements

• Here are the guidelines we're looking at to gauge experience and skillset:
• Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Experience building full-stack applications using Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languages
• Experience with Clojure
• Experience with React
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including at a minimum S3, IAM, and Lambda
• Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues and debugging a large codebase
• Ability to work as a member of a small team using the Scrum methodology
• Firm commitment to and experience with automated testing and continuous integration
• Proponent of continuous improvement; willingness to bring new ideas to the team
• Outstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and proficiently in a remote environment
• Energetic, self-motivated, team player
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical major, such as Computer Science or Engineering (will consider equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree)
• Experience with node.js or python
• Experience working in a dev

Benefits

Additional Information

This is a contingent position. Employment is dependent upon approval from the prime contractor. About Element 84 Element 84 is a woman-owned small business that works with public, private, and non-profit sector clients to develop geospatial data processing pipelines & build software that helps answer big questions about our health, our infrastructure, and our changing planet. We solve challenging problems across a wide range of industries, but our super power is cloud-based geospatial data processing, remote sensing, and Earth science systems. Our headquarters is located in Alexandria, VA and we have a satellite office in Philadelphia, PA. A Few Other Things You Should Know Element 84's values are: We Invest in Each Other, We are Reliable, and Our Work Benefits our World. Element 84 works on meaningful projects that are challenging-from a technical, people, and team perspective. We make an impact on large projects through our leadership and expertise, both formal and informal. Element 84 values life outside of work. We offer parental leave for everyone and support each other through family challenges like medical problems, adoptions, and new babies. Element 84 has had a flexible work schedule since our founding in 2010. Element 84 is committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and respect for all individuals as we constantly strive to create a work environment where everyone feels welcome and supported. About You You are curious about the world, are constantly learning, driven to lead (formally or informally), and have a strong work ethic. You're interested in solving impactful problems in science, medicine, and other projects that have a societal good. You can work independently or with a team, prioritize your projects, and be effective without micromanagement. You'll care about writing. Our team is remote and written communication is essential. In addition to caring about a well-crafted email and a succinct conference abstract, you understand that good writing is good design and engineering. Job Summary A talented software engineer is needed on the Element 84 team to support our federal clients in their mission. The Element 84 Federal Business Unit works primarily with NASA, NOAA, and USGS on projects involving the processing, distribution, and visualization of geospatial and remotely sensed data in the Cloud. As a member of this team, this software engineer will build innovative tools allowing scientists and students alike to discover, transform, update, and improve the quality of earth science data in the pursuit of solving a wide range of environmental and socio-economic issues. Primary Responsibilities Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle from user story generation, through design, development, automated testing, and operational support Improve quality by actively participating in code-reviews and adhering to team quality standards. Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices. Own execution of small-medium sized features with higher-level technical support You describe the details of your work fluidly and accurately to technical peers

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