GD096 Web User Interface Developer

GD096 Web User Interface Developer

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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center nestled in the Maryland suburbs of Greenbelt is just 30 minutes from the heartbeat of America - Washington, D.C. Now you can have it all, the nightlife, museums, great food and theatre. Work in a place that pushes the envelope of science everyday, yet spy a deer or a Canadian goose as you stroll the grounds of Goddard during lunch.

This position is for a User Interface (UI) Developer interested in data driven web applications. We seek a highly motivated individual with 3-6 years of experience developing web-based applications using JavaScript frameworks.

NASA GES DISC is a data center for Earth Science missions at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD. It hosts several web applications to search and analyze Earth Science data such as GES DISC Website (http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov) and Giovanni (http://giovanni.gsfc.nasa.gov/giovanni). We are currently looking for a UI Developer to work with a team of UI developers, service developers and Earth Science domain experts. The UI Developer needs to have a broad range of programming skills with strong understanding of JavaScript, HTML5 and software development concepts, such as object oriented design/programming and event driven programming in JavaScript. The candidate should bring strong vision and a penchant for applying new technologies for Web applications.

Responsibilities:

·         Code using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and JavaScript based frameworks

·         Work with UI developers and customers to develop, revise and improve web user interface with human factors and usability in mind

Required:

·         BS computer sciences (MS desirable) or related field

·         3 - 6 years of hands-on experience in developing user interfaces and web applications using client side technologies

·         Expertise in HTML5, WebGL, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, Python, AJAX and event driven programming

·         2-3 years of experience using one or more of JavaScript libraries/frameworks such as AngularJS, Backbone.js and jQuery

·         Experienced in using testing frameworks such as Protractor, Karma or Jasmine

·         Experience with using Open Source Technologies for client and server side development

·         Works well in an agile environment with inter-disciplinary teams.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in working with internal and external customers

·         US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Desired

·         MS computer sciences

·         Ability to lead projects, or small team of developers

·         Knowledge of scientific data analysis, data visualization

·         Experience in a civilian government-contracting environment

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