Geomagnetism Software Developer Intermediate

Job Title : Geomagnetism - Software Developer - Intermediate

Client : US Geological Survey (USGS) - Geological Hazards Science Center (GHSC)

Location : Denver / Golden, CO Preferred - Remote if candidate is exceptional

Travel : Occasional travel may be required if not local - to Golden, CO

Citizenship : US or Green Card / Permanent Resident as long as they can pass a Background Investigation

The candidate shall support the GHSC with tasks related to design, modification, testing, and validation of web services, applications, and interfaces and software applications to improve efficiency of data handling, processing, archiving, and dissemination for the USGS Geomagnetism Program.

The Geomagnetism Program has an ongoing need for software development related to the operation and maintenance of Geomagnetism Program data acquisition, electronics, and communications equipment in use at 14 USGS magnetic observatories and at partner locations operated in cooperation with the USGS.

The GHSC is also improving the computing infrastructure that supports the completeness, reliability, and timeliness of geomagnetic observatory data available from the Geomagnetism Program.

The program is an integrated effort which provides real-time geomagnetic data to customers at the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), U.

S. Air Force, NASA, and other agencies for operational monitoring of space-weather conditions, to a variety of international partners through the INTERMAGNET consortium, and to the public through the Geomagnetism Program website.

The candidate must have experience with JavaScript (preferably Angular), Linux / Unix systems and shell scripting, Python, and GitLab or other collaborative software revision control and configuration management software.

Experience with container and cloud programming is preferred.

The specific tasks / skills required include, but are not limited to :

Operational :

• Create new and / or modify existing software or applications to automate or assist with automation of real-time data processing, submittal, and / or archival of Geomagnetism Program data.
• Assist with the creation, modification, and / or implementation of a new Geomagnetism Program web service to work with the new automated real-time data processing and / or other related functions.
• Create new and / or modify existing software or applications to automate or assist with automation of Geomagnetism Program operations processes.

These processes may include, but are not limited to, data monitoring, system monitoring, and / or report generation.

• Implement modifications and / or updates to Geomagnetism Program web applications as requested.
• Maintain documentation related to any scripts, codes, or configurations generated or modified.

Validate, Update, and Finalize Software, Applications, and Documentation :

• Submit code for review to Geomagnetism Program and / or HazDev staff, as needed, throughout the development cycle.
• Develop test plans for evaluating performance and stability of newly created or modified software and / or applications.
• Document test results :
• Identify shortcomings that need to be fixed prior to acceptance and deployment.
• Identify improvements over existing applications.
• Create one or more guides to document the creation of any new or the modification of existing software and / or applications.
• Provide support as required in the form of oral or written presentations and / or documentation at such places designated by the Government.
• Develop general data management and scientific / engineering analysis applications and real-time data acquisition and process control applications.
• Develop, support, and interface with highly specialized real-time field data acquisition software.
• Participate in the monitoring and maintenance of applications and systems software to ensure maximum uptime of existing and newly developed software in an active operational environment.

Technologies / Certifications :

• TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, Python, D3.js, MySQL, and Docker
• Linux / Unix systems and shell scripting
• GitLab or other collaborative software revision control and configuration management software
• Database development, configuration, and maintenance

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