428 days ago
Institution/Company:

Yale University - Center for Biodiversity and Global Change

Location:

New Haven

, CT

 United States

Job Type:

Staff

Degree Level Required:

Bachelor's

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Description:

Map of Life (MOL) and the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change are seeking a Senior Software Engineer interested in developing new technologies to support effective global biodiversity monitoring, research, education, and decision-making. The Senior Software Engineer would lead and advise a team of existing Software Engineers and work closely with the Managing Director and PI. The successful candidate will assemble and integrate a wide range of knowledge about species distributions and other environmental data working with several existing partners (e.g., NASA, The Field Museum, Google, Esri). Map of Life is built on a scalable web platform geared for large biodiversity and environmental data and provides a range of information and biodiversity indicator products. Map of Life leads the data integration and mapping efforts of the Half-Earth Project which aims to identify and prioritize target areas for global biodiversity conservation.

Responsibilities and tasks will include: Managing and developing responsive web applications using JavaScript frameworks, Python, NodeJS, Go, and PostgreSQL/PostGIS, documenting through GitHub and workflow optimization, working in Unix-based systems, and collaborating on Esri services. Managing and building backend API services in Cloud environments. Managing and building frontend interfaces with frameworks like Angular, React, etc. Providing feedback on code, incorporating user feedback directly into products. Assessing and meeting technical and stakeholder needs. Conducting written and oral presentations of data, interpreting the findings, and providing conclusions and recommendations. Solving problems in an organized and logical manner.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and six years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Proficient in web fundamentals including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Proficient in web technologies, data structures, and system design.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Well-developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to conduct written and oral presentations.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to function effectively independently and as part of a team working in a collaborative environment, receiving and providing feedback.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude.

Additional Information:

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25053&siteid=5248&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1571320

Keywords:

software engineer

development

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