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Req #: 232148

Department: eScience Institute

Posting Date: 03/21/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $9,625 - $11,866 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The University of Washington’s eScience Institute was founded in 2008 to promote data science adoption and methods development across all areas of science, engineering, arts and humanities. There is a large and growing need not just for data science talent, but also for research software engineering expertise.

To address this need, the University of Washington’s eScience Institute is leveraging an investment of the Schmidt Futures Foundation of $40M across four universities to build a Scientific Software Engineering Center (SSEC). The primary goal of the SSEC is to support the development of infrastructure and capacity within the University of Washington (UW) to address difficult scientific software problems that will address aspects such as the nature of the universe, climate change, how to design better materials, etc. The SSEC will be staffed by seasoned software engineers to work on impactful science research projects, infusing them with software industry’s best practices, and delivering reusable, open source software that will accelerate future research in areas like climate change, health, energy and basic science.

We are looking for a highly qualified software engineering expert with dual backgrounds in science and technology, who will be central to the SSEC mission to support data driven research by enabling the development of new software tools and user communities serving greater scientific goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES With a working title of Associate Software Engineer (E S 9), this position will be part of a new endeavor to create a collegial, creative team, collaborating with University researchers to improve efficiency and reproducibility of research outcomes. Responsibilities will focus primarily on application design and implementation. This position will also be involved with research design and collaboration, problem resolution, and projects. The position reports to the Center Software Engineering Lead (UW title: Sr. Principal Research Scientist/Engineer).

Design and Implement Applications

• Assist with design and implementation of applications/systems that offer a wide range of functionalities to the user population.

• Support the creation of content and contribute to initiatives led by other software engineers. Contribute to other deliverables as designed by SSEC leadership.Collaborate with Research Design

• Collaborate with researchers in the design, planning, and implementation software that enriches research productivity and reliability.

• Build understanding of research activities through regular engagements.

• Support more senior software engineers by contributing to internal code design and development guides for future contributors.Problem Resolution/Project Tasks

• Perform analysis and troubleshooting for application issues and process challenges.

• Responsible for the successful completion of assigned project tasks with supervision.

• Provide routine project status updates to the SSEC Center Lead (RSE-Sr. Principal).

• Participate in all aspects of improving the team, including education/training of other team members and contributing to process/communication improvement initiatives.

• Work with a manager to set professional goals for career development. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in software engineering. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience cultivating positive and productive professional relationships with individuals from diverse social, cultural, and political contexts and ability to build rapport quickly.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent problem-solving skills.

• Experience with design and implementation of applications/systems.

• Experience developing software applications using Python, JavaScript, Go, or similar language in a Linux environment.

• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Java, C++ including object-oriented design.

• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, using technologies and platforms such as Kubernetes, AWS CodeBuild, Azure DevOps, or GCP Cloud Build.

• Experience architecting and implementing solutions that integrate multiple technologies across platforms and business systems.

• Experience using Git for source-control, continuous integration, and release management. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with software infrastructure, cloud deployment, high performance computing, and scalable architectures.

• Strong understanding of most phases of software development or lifecycle.

• Experience with Agile development practices, including test-driven development.

• Strong acumen for software testing and documentation, with a commitment to quality.

• Experience documenting Operational Systems / User Guides.

• Knowledge of database structures, data definitions and data relationships.

• Able to quickly learn and apply new technologies and skills.

• Demonstrated background in relevant technology platforms.

• Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

• Experience implementing data access and application security policies. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Periodically available for phone calls/meetings in the early morning and late evenings to accommodate nationwide time differences.

• Deadline-driven environment, occasionally requiring extended hours and/or work on weekends.This position is eligible for H-1B sponsorship Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.