Software Engineer

Are you passionate about technology and the environment? Consolidated Safety Services, Inc. (CSS) is seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that drive innovation and sustainability.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and deploying software solutions that support NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information’s (NCEI) mission. You will contribute to the development of cutting-edge projects, leverage cloud capabilities, and collaborate with a dynamic team following Agile methodologies.

Candidates must be located within the United States due to contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Develop robust, efficient, and maintainable software solutions using Python.
• Manage code repositories in GitLab and ensure best practices for version control and collaboration.
• Deploy and manage applications on Linux servers to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet project objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Incorporate NOAA and NCEI IT requirements, including security protocols and ad hoc changes, into operational software and new releases
• Execute the refactoring and rearchitecting of applications, rewriting code to eliminate technical debt, meet modern standards, and exploit cloud capabilities for improved performance.
• Proficiency in Python programming language.
• Experience with GitLab for code management and collaboration.
• Hands-on deployment experience with Linux servers.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a geographically dispersed team.
• Excellent documentation skills to maintain business rules and operational procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and proactively.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and strong understanding of Scrum principles.
• Knowledge of Jira for project tracking and workflow management is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• Familiarity with additional programming languages (IDL, Fortran, Java) and development environments.
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Scrum Master, demonstrating leadership abilities in software development projects.
• Familiarity with NOAA and NCEI IT requirements, including security protocols.
• Knowledge of data access and retrieval processes, data science.
• Familiarity with developing, deploying, and maintaining software in an AWS environment.

Benefits