Element 84

Geospatial Data Processing

SoftwareEngineer-FederalGeospatial

$145–205k ~AI est. Alexandria, Virginia, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Software Engineer - Federal Geospatial at Element 84. Skills: Geospatial data processing, Cloud-based data processing, Software development. Participate in software development lifecycle. Generate user stories”

Industry & Context.

Geospatial Data Processing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting software issues; Debugging

Eligibility Requirements

Authorized to work in US, Pass background check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Experience building full-stack applications, Experience with Clojure, Experience with React, Experience with AWS, Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues, Ability to work as a member of a small team, Firm commitment to automated testing, Firm commitment to continuous integration, Bachelor's Degree in a technical major, Reside within 100 miles of Alexandria, VA or Philadelphia, PA

Nice to Have

Active NOAA CAC Alternative Eligibility, Experience with node.js, Experience with python, Experience working in a development team using Agile, Experience with the Atlassian tool suite, Experience developing on MacOS X, AWS Certification

What You'll Do.

Participate in software development lifecycle

Generate user stories

Perform automated testing

Provide operational support

Improve quality through code-reviews

Adhere to team quality standards

Own execution of features

Describe work details accurately

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Small team; Scrum methodology; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Technical communication

Process & Methodology

Scrum methodology, Agile methodology

Full Job Description

This is a contingent position. Employment is dependent upon approval from the prime contractor. ABOUT ELEMENT 84 Element 84 is a woman-owned small business that works with public, private, and non-profit sector clients to develop geospatial data processing pipelines & build software that helps answer big questions about our health, our infrastructure, and our changing planet. We solve challenging problems across a wide range of industries, but our super power is cloud-based geospatial data processing, remote sensing, and Earth science systems. Our headquarters is located in Alexandria, VA and we have a satellite office in Philadelphia, PA. A FEW OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW 1. Element 84's values are: We Invest in Each Other, We are Reliable, and Our Work Benefits our World. 2. Element 84 works on meaningful projects that are challenging—from a technical, people, and team perspective. We make an impact on large projects through our leadership and expertise, both formal and informal. 3. Element 84 values life outside of work. We offer parental leave for everyone and support each other through family challenges like medical problems, adoptions, and new babies. 4. Element 84 has had a flexible work schedule since our founding in 2010. 5. Element 84 is committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and respect for all individuals as we constantly strive to create a work environment where everyone feels welcome and supported. ABOUT YOU You are curious about the world, are constantly learning, driven to lead (formally or informally), and have a strong work ethic. You're interested in solving impactful problems in science, medicine, and other projects that have a societal good. You can work independently or with a team, prioritize your projects, and be effective without micromanagement. You'll care about writing. Our team is remote and written communication is essential. In addition to caring about a well-crafted email and a succinct conference abstract, you understand that

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