Web Application Developer

Gulf of Maine Research Institute•Portland, ME

2d•$75,000 - $79,399•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) is seeking an early-career Web Application Developer to join their Ocean Data Products (ODP) team. This full-time, on-site position in Portland, ME, with hybrid work flexibility, focuses on developing and supporting data management and cyberinfrastructure systems. The role involves creating customized data products for real-time, historic, and forecast data in the northeast region. The ODP team manages data for NERACOOS and collaborates on projects involving fisheries, climate, and marine environmental data. Current projects include infrastructure for offshore buoy data, web-based tools for water level data, a community science platform, and data infrastructure for research data. The Web Developer I will contribute to web-based software and tools, working closely with the ODP Program Director, programmers, scientists, stakeholders, and designers. Collaboration extends to internal GMRI partners and external clients in ocean observing, marine science, and fisheries communities. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in industry-standard, preferably open-source, languages, be an excellent problem-solver, adaptable to new technologies, and capable of understanding diverse software technologies.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development or related field, or 3 to 5 years of equivalent education and experience
3+ years direct experience developing consumer-facing web applications.
Proficiency developing in web application frameworks and environments (preferred: Django, Node.js)
Experience developing and supporting content management frameworks (e.g., Python, Django, Wagtail, CKAN)
Proficiency with client and server-side programming languages (preferred: Python, JavaScript, Typescript, Node.js, React)
Experience supporting front end website development, including proficient knowledge and experience with web markup, including HTML5 and CSS
Experience with relational and non-relational databases (preferred: PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Demonstrated knowledge of web-oriented data formats (XML, JSON)
Proficiency developing and implementing REST-based web services and APIs
Demonstrated knowledge of repository-based development, preferably GitHub
Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts and their applications
Demonstrated ability translating functional requirements into technical specifications and infrastructure requirements
Proficiency in managing application environments with cloud hosting providers
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive on a team that manages multiple projects with fixed deadlines

Nice To Haves

Integration of data from sensors and large, unstructured time series and gridded data sets (satellite, buoys, models) and data formats (e.g. NetCDF, xarray, Zarr)
Scientific data management systems (ERDDAP/THREDDS)
Developing mobile/touch responsive or platform-specific applications
GIS and mapping software (OpenLayers, ESRI, Google Maps, Leaflet, Mapbox, or similar)
Advanced front-end visualization libraries and tools (HighCharts, D3, or similar)
Cloud storage services (Amazon S3, Digital Ocean)
Container application platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
Workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Dagster, Prefect)
Authentication services
Development in cloud compute environments (AWS or equivalent)
An academic background or previous work experience with marine science, fisheries, climate, or environmental issues
Desire to work for a mission-driven non-profit

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing support and contribute to the development of the suite of web-based software and tools used by stakeholders to access data and information about the marine environment.
Work closely with the ODP program director, ODP programmers, research scientists, stakeholders, and designers to support and maintain these systems.
Collaborate with internal partners at GMRI as well as external clients in the ocean observing, marine science, fisheries communities, and other stakeholders interested in marine data.
Translate functional requirements into technical specifications and infrastructure requirements.
Manage application environments with cloud hosting providers.
Support front end website development.
Develop and support content management frameworks.
Develop and implement REST-based web services and APIs.
Provide basic system administration for multiple servers and technologies (preferred).