Javascript and Web Developer

The Giant Magellan Telescope is the most powerful ground-based telescope ever engineered. It was designed to push the boundaries of human knowledge and discover the unknown. With unmatched image quality, seven of the worlds largest mirrors will launch our view into the universe to uncover the cosmic mysteries of dark matter, investigate the origins of chemical elements, and search for signs of life on distant exoplanets for the first time.

The 30-meter class telescope is under construction at Las Campanas Observatory in Chiles Atacama Desert, one of the best locations on Earth to view the heavens. From this unrivaled vantage into the southern sky, the Giant Magellan Telescope will produce the sharpest and most detailed images ever taken of our universe.

When complete in the early 2030s, the Giant Magellan Telescope will be the largest public-private funded science project in history. The endeavor was founded by an international consortium of 15 research institutions representing Australia, Brazil, Chile, Israel, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States, and is managed by the GMTO Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Pasadena, California. Our culture is impactful, inclusive, and fearlessly innovative. We solve the most difficult engineering challenges and scientific questions with talented individuals who share a passion for revolutionizing humanitys knowledge of the universe.

We invite you to join our team and leave your mark on astronomys future and beyond.

The Universe Awaits
Team
Software and Controls

Supervisor
Software and Controls Manager

JOB SUMMARY
The Giant Magellan Telescopes (GMT) Software and Controls (SWC) team is pursuing a highly qualified JavaScript and Web Developer to work on the user interfaces for the Observatory Control System (OCS) and different Device Control System (DCS) for the observatory subsystems.

Reporting to the Software and Controls Manager, the JavaScript and Web Developer will be part of the Software and Controls (SWC) team and will be responsible to design, implement and test JavaScript and web applications to support the development of applications and tools for the GMT user interface. This position requires strong JavaScript programming skills for back-end and front-end applications and be able to work in a team development environment.

The JavaScript and Web Developer will work closely with the software architects and other software developers to provide high-quality software to the developers and end users of the GMT Control System.

In order to be able to recommend and implement innovative solutions the JavaScript and Web Developer is expected to keep up to date with current trends and tools in user interface and web development tools.

JOB DUTIES
Design and implement JavaScript web applications, frameworks and npm packages
Design and implement user interfaces for control systems and observatory software
Develop tools using the GMT software architecture and existing javascript frameworks
Work collaboratively with the architecture and development teams
Follow coding standards, builds unit tests, integration tests and deployment scripts
Prototype/translate designs and style guides into functional user interfaces
Create requirements, design and test documentation
Perform training and support to end users
Install and setup required software
Provide reports on progress and problems
Write technical reports, manuals and support documentation
Prepare and deliver presentations at project reviews and conferences
Support developers and community on support forums, mailing lists, wikis, etc.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
MS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
Proven experience developing with JavaScript and Node.js
Familiarity with the NPM ecosystem and JS build systems (Babel/Webpack/Snowpack/Rollup)
Familiarity with Declarative UI programming (React, Vue, Svelte, Rx, lit-html, Stencil) and state management solutions (Redux, Flux, Vuex)
Familiarity with Web Components, SASS, CSS and CSS in JS
Experience developing complex single page applications (SPA)
Experience developing with Electron
Knowledge of User Interface Design Patterns
Knowledge of Component-based Software Engineering
Experience with web services, REST APIs and WebSocket
Knowledge of client server and internet systems architectures
Experience in agile projects
Knowledge of Mac (Unix) and Linux and networked applications
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work with cross-functional work teams and users
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness and ability to travel to foreign and domestic vendor, partner, and observatory locations as the need arises
DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
JavaScript family languages (e.g. Coffee Script, TypeScript)
JSON, XML, JSX
Experience with UML
Experience with Model Based Software Engineering based on DSLs
Previous experience in telescopes or related sciences is a plus
FEATURED BENEFITS
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)

HIRING RANGE
$105,000- $135,000

The salary for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, and training.

APPLYING
To apply send your resume and a cover letter to (link removed)>If your skills and experience are a match for the position or if we need additional information, we will contact you. If we do not see a suitable match between your qualifications and the position, we will keep your information on file in the event future positions become available that are more suitable to your qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Giant Magellan Telescope Corporation Human Resources Representative.

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance