
Senior Software Developer
An innovative government tech contractor based in Maryland is hiring a Senior Software Developer to work on next-generation scientific data platforms supporting NASA Earth science missions. This full-time, on-site role in Greenbelt, MD, is ideal for experienced developers who thrive in cloud-based environments and enjoy solving meaningful environmental and geospatial challenges.
π§βπ» Role:
π Design, develop, and maintain web applications for NASA's Earthdata Search and metadata systems
π Work in a fast-paced Agile environment with regular deployments and production support
βοΈ Architect scalable, serverless cloud solutions on platforms like AWS
π§ Lead debugging, system design, and performance optimization
π€ Collaborate with Earth science experts, product owners, and fellow developers
π Requirements:
π Bachelorβs in Computer Science or related field
πΌ 6+ years of software development experience
π 3+ years working with REST or GraphQL APIs
π§ͺ Experience building SPAs (Single Page Applications) in serverless environments
βοΈ Deep familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
βοΈ Front-end skills using frameworks like React or Angular
π§ Strong problem-solving skills and leadership mindset
πΊπΈ U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status required
β Preferred Experience:
πΊοΈ Experience with geospatial data formats (GeoJSON, KML, etc.)
π§ Familiarity with GIS tools like QGIS or ArcGIS
π³ Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container technologies
ποΈ Full life cycle development on large-scale applications
π§± AWS Certifications (Architect or Developer)
π SAFe Agile methodology familiarity
π Benefits:
π΅ Salary range: $122,500 - $183,800, based on experience and location
π₯ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
ποΈ Paid time off and flexible work schedules
πΌ 401(k) plan with company match
π Career advancement support and technical training opportunities
Skills:
senior software developer, AWS, React, REST API, GraphQL, serverless architecture, Lambda, Step Functions, DevOps, geospatial, NASA, SPAs, Docker, Kubernetes, SAFe, cloud engineering, Git