Job ID 18493
The USU Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking a motivated and team-oriented senior full stack web developer to develop database-backed web applications, public facing websites, and interface with 3^rd-party applications. In this role, you will work closely with a team of designers and developers to build functional and engaging websites, while ensuring the alignment of web design and user experience requirements.SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Write clean, consistent and well-documented code
• Design, implement, test, and maintain web applications using a variety of web technologies and libraries
• Create quality UI mockups, storyboards, and prototypes
• Design relational data models
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum development environment
• Get feedback from, and build solutions for, users and customers
• Provide operational support for existing systems

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Gather and evaluate user requirements and feedback with customers, product managers, and team
• Manage the resources, direction, and schedule for the development of multiple related applications
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers

Qualifications

• BS in software engineering, information technology, computer science, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of full-time, professional web application development experience
• Outstanding skills in two or more of the following:
  • Front-end web development
  • Application design and development
  • Back-end development
  • Relational databases
  • Software quality assurance
• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and customer-service oriented
• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other US Person

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in software engineering, information technology, computer science, or related field
• Understanding of UX/UI design principles
• Experience with responsive web design
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks including modern front-end libraries (e.g. Vue)

• Flexible work schedules
• Generous annual, sick, and holiday paid leave
• A variety of inexpensive-premium, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generous employer retirement contribution (Up to 14.2% of annual gross earnings)
• Discounted USU tuition of 50% for employees and dependents
• Access to USU facilities and USU staff privileges

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet