Senior Software Developer
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$ 130000 - 165000
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Job Description
AIR is currently seeking aSenior Software Developer to join AIRs FEWS NET (The Famine Early Warning Systems Network) USAID funded project. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is a leading provider of early warning and analysis on acute food insecurity around the world. Created in 1985 by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in response to devastating famines in East and West Africa FEWS NET provides unbiased evidence-based analysis to governments and relief agencies who plan for and respond to humanitarian crises. FEWS NET analyses support resilience and development programming as well. FEWS NET analysts and specialists work with scientists government ministries international agencies and NGOs to track and publicly report on conditions in the worlds most food-insecure countries.
This position has the flexibility to work remote from anywhere in the United States or from any of AIRsU.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.
About AIR:
Established in 1946 with headquarters in Arlington Virginia AIR is a nonpartisan not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education health the workforce human services and international development to create a better more equitable world.
Responsibilities:
- Develop applications for statistical data capture analysis mapping visualization and decision support predominantly using Django including:
- Design and build Django Models and associated migrations
- Design and build API endpoints using Django Rest Framework
- Design and build custom Django Admin screens and class-based views to support data entry and review
- Design and build advanced analytic tools using Python statistical libraries
- Participate in the project management process using the Jira according to Agile principles including
- Maintain technical specifications and other system documentation
- Conduct independent research to identify the best approach to solve new problems and document findings including evaluation of third party Django and Python packages
- Provide mentorship and guidance to other programmers
Qualifications
Education Knowledge and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 7 plus years of software development experience using Python and Django.
- Reporting to the systems architect and a strong awareness of best practice development including Agile methodologies web application security and scalability.
- Strongly believe in software quality and ensure the highest quality by following and improving processes and standards and using automated unit tests and similar tools.
- Experience in any one of the following will be preferred - Django REST Framework Celery Luigi PostgreSQL Pandas/Numpy/Scipy GIS/PostGIS/OpenLayers/Leaflet Amazon Web Services Dockers.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with commitment to accuracy.
- A passion for programming and software engineering.
- Comfortable working in a dispersed work environment.
Disclosures:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.
American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age race color religion sex gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.
AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.
AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability please send an email to Taliba Boone ator call 202.403.5000.
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Anticipated Annual Salary Range
$130000 - $165000 USD
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
