AP111 Full-Stack Web Developer
AP111 Full-Stack Web Developer
Work Location: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD - Hybrid (on-site with flexible hours)
Eligibility Requirement:
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with US residency for the past 3 consecutive years.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA.
About NASA Goddard Space Flight Center - General Coordinates Network (GCN)
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center runs the General Coordinates Network (GCN; gcn.nasa.gov), NASA's open-source alert system for time-domain and multimessenger astrophysics. GCN distributes automated alerts (Notices) and human-written observation reports (Circulars) from NASA missions, international missions, and ground-based observatories to thousands of astronomers and observatories around the world. It is key NASA infrastructure for coordinating rapid follow-up of fast astronomical transients and variable sources.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a full-stack web developer to help operate and develop GCN. You will work closely with developers and scientists on the web application, the Kafka service, and user support.
Job Description:
GCN is open source; development happens in the open at github.com/nasa-gcn. Day to day you will:
Build and maintain features across the full-stack GCN web application
Extend the serverless backend on AWS
Write and expand automated tests
Develop the Notices Kafka broker, the Circulars database and search index, and the client libraries astronomers use to consume the alert stream
Collaborate with NASA scientists and engineers on new features that advance astronomy and astrophysics around the world
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a physical science (or equivalent degree/diploma)
3+ years of professional web development experience
Experience with TypeScript/JavaScript, React, Python, AWS, and Git/GitHub
Desired Qualifications:
5+ years of professional web development experience
Experience with AWS services including CloudFormation, Lambda, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, EC2, Elastic Container Service
Familiarity with Apache Kafka
Experience with the Remix web framework
Experience with infrastructure-as-code for serverless applications (e.g., Architect / arc.codes)
Knowledge of accessible web design standards (Section 508, U.S. Web Design System)
Knowledge of astronomy and experience working with scientific data
Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.
ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA's vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.
ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today’s professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.
Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:
Annual Leave/Sick Leave
Military and Family Emergency Leave
Paid Holidays
Performance Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Direct Deposit Payroll
401K Plan with Company Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Swag bags