Job opening - Software Engineer II/III at UNAVCO (Boulder, CO)

Responsible for design, development, implementation, testing, and documentation for components of software systems that support three or more of the following functions: data collection, flow,  archiving, database interaction, web-based data search and access, interoperability, quality control, formatting, pre-processing, and visualization.

Working Relationships

Internal:  Independently performs assignments under general supervision, guidance and review.  Consults supervisor or team lead concerning unusual problems.  May review the work of more junior staff. 

External: Occasionally gathers requirements or obtains feedback from community members as users of web applications or on interoperability of UNAVCO software components.  Provides user support.  May work in teams with peers at other institutions.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtains a! nd analyzes software systems requirements.


• Designs, develops, implements and supports moderately complex software systems. Tests and documents software systems. Follows internal software development, testing and documentation methodologies, policies and best practices.


• Participates in joint analysis and design activities with other staff in defining directions, standards, and timelines and identifying key technologies for evolving moderately complex software systems.


• Continually works to acquire and improve skills relevant to program.


• Keeps abreast of current best practices and trends affecting software systems.


• Contributes to authoring technical reports and publications and may present at conferences.


• Occasionally travels offsite as job needs dictate.


• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.

The sp! ecific tasks to be addressed by this position are:

Develops and maintains software for metadata and data search and delivery to UNAVCO’s global network of researchers and data centers through database backed web pages using Java, Flex, PHP and Google Maps API.

Develops web tools, forms and reports supporting population of databases and distribution of data and metadata

Participates in the team that develops and supports software for new and evolving UNAVCO projects in support of archiving of data and products for GPS, InSAR, LiDAR and other data types

Collaborates with data engineers and scientists on schema requirements and designs and implements schema designs

Collaborates and consults with the Web team on Web interface corporate standards, user-experience design, and Web site integration

To perform this job successfully, this individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Reasonable acco! mmodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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