[Hiring] Software Engineer @Associated Universities Inc.

Role Description

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. We are seeking a mid-level Software Engineer with strong software testing experience to join the Science User Applications Group (SUA).

Your initial focus will be on the NRAO Science Archive, working with the Archive Team. Over time, your work may extend to other SUA teams, including the team responsible for Proposal Submission. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Designing, building, and maintaining a robust, automated test infrastructure covering unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Writing and maintaining automated tests for both backend services and web user interfaces
• Integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines so problems are caught early and releases are dependable
• Identifying performance bottlenecks and regressions through profiling and load testing
• Working with developers to improve testability, diagnose defects, and raise code quality across the group’s applications
• Contributing to the design and delivery of key components of these systems

Team members also maintain and upgrade existing software and develop new tools that support the Observatory’s evolving observing methods.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, a scientific field, or related field; highly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of one year experience in the development of software applications.
• At least three years of professional experience in software development or software testing is preferred, with a significant portion focused on test automation and quality practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be familiar with standard software engineering concepts, practices, and procedures through academic training or internship experience(s).

Requirements

• Professional experience designing and implementing automated tests, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Experience with testing frameworks and tools, such as pytest, JUnit, Jasmine/Karma, Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium
• Experience with version control and with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that run automated tests
• Experience developing software in Python, Java, or a comparable language
• Experience testing web applications and APIs, and an understanding of HTTP and RESTful services
• Experience debugging and profiling software systems, including diagnosing performance problems
• Understanding of object-oriented design and the ability to write maintainable, well-structured code
• Experience with relational databases and the ability to create and manage test data
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new languages, frameworks, and tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both verbally and in writing
• The ability and interest to work as part of a team in a Scrum environment

Benefits

• Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days)
• Medical, dental, and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment
• AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution

Additional Requirement

• Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. The Observatory presently cannot sponsor new H-1B Visas for this position.

Total Rewards

The starting salary of this position is between $96,588 and $120,000. Factors which may affect starting pay may include education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.

Application Instructions

For consideration, select the “Apply” button above. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter describing your interest in this position along with a current resume.

We reserve the right to close this posting prior to the listed expiration date above based on the volume and/or quality of the applicant pool.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit this link . If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to [email protected] .