Science Software Developer University Of California
Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Requisition Number: 30707 Job Title: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST III Working Title: Science Software Developer Salary: $5,234 - $10,358 monthly Job Type: Career Department Name: 0995-EARTH, PLANETARY, AND SPACE SCIENCES Department Website URL: www.epss.ucla.edu Job Summary Statement: Provide programming support for various projects in a space physics research group, in particular to the efforts of the Planetary Data System. In cooperation with science researchers and other staff provide programming support for the development of archive management and data access services to the planetary archive. Also design and develop tools to aid in the selection of data from the archive and to perform analysis of scientific data. Tasks include developing new programs and maintaining existing programs. Applications are written in Node.js, Java and Python.

Provide advice on emerging technologies, development approaches and paradigms. Contribute technical advice and content for agency proposals.

Provide technical and instructional assistance to users on the use of developed and commercial software used in the data and analysis environments of the group. Percentage of Time: 100 Shift Start: 8:00 am Shift End: 5:00 pm Qualifications for Position

21 Records Qualifications Required/Preferred

Proficient in Java programming.

Required

Proficient in Node.js programming.

Required

Proficient in Python programming.

Preferred

Proficient in using GitHub Markdown for documentation.

Preferred

Proficient in WEB 2.0 technologies (HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS).

Required

Working knowledge in calling and developing REST-ful services using Node.js or Java.

Required

Working knowledge of the JavaScript and jQuery library.

Preferred

Ability to work in an Agile programming environment.

Required

Skill in working independently, prioritizing tasks, and following through on assignments with minimal direction.

Required

Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.

Required

Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workflow and frequent interruptions.

Required

Skill in working collaboratively with staff and faculty members while adhering to direction and following through on assignments.

Required

Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues.

Required

Ability to speak, write and comprehend English fluently.

Required

Skill in writing concise, logical, and grammatically correct descriptions and documentation.

Required

Skills in analyzing information to define the problem, formulate logical conclusions, and recommend appropriate solutions.

Required

Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new ideas, skills, and procedures.

Required

Skill in listening to the user's description of the problem, asking probing questions to ascertain issue and/or problem while portraying to the user availability and approachability.

Required

Working knowledge of Linux operating system including shell scripts and basic aspects of system configuration.

Required

Working knowledge of Git Content Management Systems.

Required

Working knowledge of Eclipse editor.

Preferred Additional Posting Information Bargaining Unit: 99-Policy Covered Application Deadline: 08-01-2019 External Posting Date: Quicklink To Posting: hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=76758 Special Instructions: Contact information: Number of Positions: Special Employment Designations/ Requirements Per UC Policy Conflict of Interest: N/A Critical: Continued employment contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation. Driving Record: N/A E-Verify Check:

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Is this position designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA? No Other Special Employment Requirements: Position is subject to performance standards and other requirements of the University wide Police Policies and Administrative Procedures.

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