What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front End Software Engineer position at The Pennsylvania State University?
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Algorithms, Prototyping, and Integration Department (API) of the Visualization and Decision Support Division in the Communications, Information, and Navigation Office (CINO) within the Applied Research Lab (ARL) at Penn State University (PSU) is looking for talented, experienced and highly motivated front end software developer to assist ARL in providing its customers with state of the art visualization and decision support. As a team member, you will collaborate with our data analytics and software teams to design and improve custom developed geo-spatially focused situational awareness displays as well as other user interface displays.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
Develop, test, and transition of Java and JavaScript based software applications to operationally critical environments
Develop front-end web services including all aspects of server, client, and web components
Develop unique algorithmic and implementation solutions to a wide array of sponsor requirements
Work within an agile development environment with other developers, scrum master and product owners with scoping, developing and delivering quality software solutions
Assume a technical leadership role and will interact with other staff and sponsors, spending a majority of time working in a classified environment
This job will be filled at the intermediate or advanced professional level, depending upon the successful candidate's education, and experience. Minimally requires a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science related discipline and 2 years of related experience for the intermediate professional level. Additional experience and/or education are required for higher level jobs.
Additional duties of a advanced professional level include:
Develop concepts and methods to use in the design of systems
Required skills and experience:
Strong understanding and experience in client-side scripting and JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as React, NodeJS, webpack, and Redux
Understanding and experience in web markup languages including HTML, CSS, and SCSS
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on being a team player
Preferred skills and experience:
Understanding and experience in spatiotemporal web frameworks such as Google Maps, OpenLayers, or Cesium
Experience with or knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Your working location will be either State College. Pennsylvania or Reston, Virginia.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part ofour workforce.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
**The proposed salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.**
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$86,300.00 - $164,000.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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Salary : $86,300 - $164,000
