Research Scientist, Full Stack Developer

Position: Staff Research Scientist, Full Stack Developer
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Job Description

DRI's Division of Hydrologic Sciences seeks a Full Stack Developer at the Staff Research Scientist (Rank
1) level. The candidate will contribute to ongoing environmental and geoscience research and data collection efforts. The successful applicant will be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to developing end-to-end monitoring solutions including sensor deployment, telemetry, data streaming and storage, and delivering easy to use web-based visualization of real-time and historical data tailored to client needs.

This position involves the following research support activities:

• Maintain and extend existing code bases used for backend and data management
• Maintain and extend front-end web portals and supporting databases
• Assist in managing internal automated monitoring and alerting systems.
• Assist in developing and maintaining data management and QA processes.
• Assist with and contribute to basic report writing and technical editing of project deliverables.

The successful candidate will also be encouraged to assist other DRI Faculty who conduct a broad range of environmental research projects. While this position is based in Reno, NV, remote work may be possible.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship per sponsor requirement
• B.S. degree from an accredited institution in computer science. Alternatively, a B.S. from an accredited institution in geology, hydrology, atmospheric science, or related environmental science/engineering field with demonstrated systems or programming skills.
• Experience using Linux environments
• Experience in developing and maintaining front-end web portals
• Ability to program in multiple computing languages (e.g. Python, PHP,Go, JavaScript, HTML)
• Ability to maintain cybersecurity and secure coding standards
• Strong oral and written communication skills; experience writing and/or contributing to reports
• Team player with diverse interests and abilities to adapt and learn new skills

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience using Go for application development.
• Demonstrated experience installing and maintaining Linux environments
• Demonstrated experience using Vue.js
• Demonstrated experience developing mobile website
• At least one year of experience using data messaging brokers
• At least two years experience working with environmental data sets
• At least one year experience in using Grafana for automated monitoring
• At least one year of experience in integrating scientific computations into a data workflow pipeline
• At least 2 years demonstrated experience supporting container-based microservices
• Demonstrated experience of incorporating the SANS SWAT into your workflow
• Demonstrated experience implementing Hashi Corp Vault into existing code

Conditions of Employment

• Due to security requirements associated with accessing essential project sites and information ALL applicants MUST be citizens of the United States.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Salary/Benefits

Minimum annual starting salary is $60,206 and is commensurate with experience and education. DRI offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; including 19.25% retirement contribution with match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and the choice of three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

Additionally, there is no state income tax and no social security deduction. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Organizational Summary

DRI is a recognized world leader in basic and applied environmental research. Committed to scientific excellence and integrity, DRI faculty, students who work alongside them, and staff have developed scientific knowledge and innovative technologies in research projects around the globe.

Since 1959, DRI's research has advanced scientific knowledge on topics ranging from humans' impact on the environment to the environment's impact on humans. DRI's impactful science and inspiring solutions support Nevada's diverse economy, provide science-based educational opportunities, and inform policymakers, business leaders, and community members. With campuses in Las…