Position Summary
The Research Software Developer will design and implement cloud native computing environments including (1) implementing data structures algorithms and workflows (2) applying DevOps automation to develop continuous integration pipelines as well as deployment orchestration and dynamic scaling capabilities (3) constantly improving security and observability via automated vulnerability detection performance monitoring relative to service level agreements and automating incident response. The Research Software Developer will work with RENCI management and staff to develop project requirements and with users to demonstrate functionality and solicit feedback.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Professional software development using Python Java or another major programming language. Experience applying design patterns object oriented and functional programming designing and troubleshooting concurrent systems and container based micro-services using Linux and the command line deploying in cloud environments applying operating systems concepts installing system software and services applying authentication and authorization concepts and using databases are required. The position also requires a demonstrated practice of iterative customer focused software development in a continuous integration setting involving multiple teams a capacity for self education interdisciplinary study and inquiry effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal communication human relations and team building skills and the ability to foster and maintain collaborations with local and national researchers and subject matter experts.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience with Docker containers Kubernetes Helm Berkeley Data 8 Tech Stack python based autograding tools such as ottergrader and gradescope and authentication protocols like OpenID Connect and JWT are all desirable. A track record of team leadership promotion of code review and quality-oriented automation are also helpful.
Required Experience:
Staff IC