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We are looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer to help lead the development of engaging web-based data visualizations that make Rubin’s data accessible, understandable and inspiring to the public.\r\nThis is more than just a software engineering role, it is an opportunity to shape how millions of people experience the universe.\r\nAbout the RoleAs a Senior Fullstack Engineer on our EPO team, you will be instrumental in architecting and delivering modern, visualization-rich web applications that support our educational and public science initiatives. You will lead feature development, guide frontend strategy and UX implementation and collaborate closely with designers, scientists and other engineers. Your work will directly impact products ranging from interactive classroom investigations to rich astronomical visualizations and Rubin’s public-facing websites.\r\nWhat You Will Be Working OnOur stack includes a headless Craft CMS (PHP/PostgreSQL), a React/Next.js frontend and content delivery via GraphQL, all deployed in the Google Cloud Platform. While you will work on the full stack, your primary focus will be on building modern, performant, web applications with accessible and interactive data visualizations and experiences.\r\nKey projects include:\r\nAn interactive astronomical image viewer with data overlays\r\nClassroom web apps built on real Rubin Observatory data\r\nThe public-facing Rubin Observatory website\r\nA component library of reusable React/Next.js widgets for science education\r\nCore ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of the full-stack implementation of EPO web products\r\nLead the frontend development of new features from concept to release, defining scope, collaborating on UX, coding, testing, deploying\r\nDrive frontend architecture and contribute to strategic technical direction in collaboration with other team members\r\nPartner with our UI/UX designer to bring thoughtful, accessible, user-friendly designs to life\r\nBuild interactive tools and data visualizations that communicate complex astronomical data to non-experts\r\nIdentify and champion tech debt and performance optimization opportunities\r\nEnsure products meet WCAG accessibility standards\r\nContribute to automated testing (Cypress/Playwright) and documentation\r\nConduct code reviews and collaborate closely with engineers, product owners and external stakeholders\r\nMentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team\r\nRequirements8+ years of professional software development experience, including leadership on multiple projects\r\n5+ years working with React\r\nStrong understanding of React Server Components, advanced caching strategies and security best practices with React/Next.js\r\nExtensive, proven experience with TypeScript\r\nExtensive, proven experience with Git, GitHub Actions and CI/CD workflows\r\nExtensive, proven experience with GraphQL and REST APIs\r\nExtensive, proven experience with SQL and database schema design\r\nExtensive, proven experience with Craft CMS and other content management systems\r\nExtensive, proven experience writing backend services and APIs in Python\r\nClear and effective communicator, adept at conveying technical information to non-technical audiences\r\nComfortable working in a remote, distributed team environment\r\nExperience solving frontend performance issues\r\nFamiliarity navigating a cloud provider web console\r\nPreferences10+ years of professional software development experience\r\nExperience with creating visualizations with WebGL frameworks\r\nIndustry experience in mission-driven tech, with a focus on delivering impactful, user-centered solutions\r\nPassion for astronomy, science communication or online education\r\n3+ years with Next.js\r\nExperience with CSS modules and React Three Fiber\r\nSalary Range$107,400 – $125,700 per year.The final salary will depend on skills, qualifications and experience.\r\nWhy Join UsAt NSF’s NOIRLab, we believe in science for everyone. Our EPO team is committed to building tools that not only inform but ignite curiosity and empower discovery. You will join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values creativity, experimentation and technical excellence — and you will help shape how a new generation interacts with the night sky.\r\nAURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement plan contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. 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