Software Engineer / Developer

Noblis•Mountain View, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Noblis is seeking Software Engineers/Developers to support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Aeronautics and Exploration Technology directorates at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC). Employees will develop containerized software to facilitate NASA/FAA efforts to improve the efficiency and safety of commercial air travel. Support includes performing requirements gathering, analysis, design, Sprint planning, filing Jira tickets, feature development, and support release cycles. This includes V&V Testing (smoke test, performance profiling, load testing, verification, validation and regression), deployment (Dev, Staging, and PROD), and bug fixing. Planning reviews, demos, and retrospectives, database management, and using AI to generate Python code are also key responsibilities. The role involves formulating plans for the software architecture and development to support demos, developing and maintaining software and scripts in Java, Python, and Bash, and developing and maintaining application containers using Docker. Creating and maintaining unit tests and conducting reviews of other’s code are also required. Additionally, the role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure software delivery aligns with project timelines and quality standards. Software development and engineering roles also involve staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in software development processes. The role may provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members to foster their professional growth and development. You serve as the primary contact for customers on assigned projects, leveraging knowledge of customer operations and business. As an employee, you are responsible for attracting, developing, engaging and retaining talent, encouraging innovation and collaborative problem-solving, and building a high-performing team. Work on complex issues/problems of large scope, impact and importance, possessing and applying advanced knowledge and seasoned understanding of business/industry environment. Work in one or more business or specialized professional/technical areas; contribute innovative ideas to multiple projects within the division. Apply complex methods/skills autonomously to develop novel, customized solutions; independently resolve complex problems impacting cost and efficiency. Demonstrate exceptional initiative, creativity and innovation skills; make significant contributions to policy and procedure development. Operate under general direction and apply seasoned judgment independently.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years experience
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
Experience developing code with Java, Python, and Bash
Experience using AI tools for code development
Experience with Docker
Experience with Linux
Proven organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar and its applications
Ability to understand and code proof-of-concepts in a modern programming language
Ability to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Ability to work on-site in a Mountain View, California location
Experience supporting aeronautics/national air space research projects
AWS experience
Proven performance as a remote, virtual contributor
Experience leading small teams administratively and technically

Responsibilities

Performing requirements gathering, analysis, design, Sprint planning, filing Jira tickets, feature development, and support release cycles
V&V Testing (smoke test, performance profiling, load testing, verification, validation and regression), deployment (Dev, Staging, and PROD), and bug fixing
Planning reviews, demos, and retrospectives
Database management
Using AI to generate Python code
Formulating plans for the software architecture and development to support demos
Developing and maintaining software and scripts in Java, Python, and Bash
Developing and maintaining application containers using Docker
Creating and maintaining unit tests
Conducting reviews of other’s code
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure software delivery aligns with project timelines and quality standards
Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in software development processes
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior team members
Serve as the primary contact for customers on assigned projects, leveraging knowledge of customer operations and business
Attracting, developing, engaging and retaining talent
Encouraging innovation and collaborative problem-solving
Building a high-performing team
Work on complex issues/problems of large scope, impact and importance, possessing and applying advanced knowledge and seasoned understanding of business/industry environment
Contribute innovative ideas to multiple projects within the division
Apply complex methods/skills autonomously to develop novel, customized solutions
Independently resolve complex problems impacting cost and efficiency
Demonstrate exceptional initiative, creativity and innovation skills
Make significant contributions to policy and procedure development
Operate under general direction and apply seasoned judgment independently