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<b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">CIRES/NCEI Professional Research Assistant</span></b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://cires.colorado.edu/jobs/ciresncei-professional-research-assistant">http://cires.colorado.edu/jobs/ciresncei-professional-research-assistant</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder conducts collaborative research with NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental
 Information (NCEI). CIRES has an immediate opening for a well-qualified Professional Research Assistant, Software Engineer. The successful applicant will be a member of a small team responsible for a challenging variety of duties related to the development
 of software-based solutions that meet science driven requirements. Ideal applicants will have enterprise software development experience using both front-end and server-side technologies. A history of working successfully in small innovative software teams
 and a flexible, upbeat approach to collaborating with colleagues is a must. Applicants must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrate experience successfully implementing and testing software applications. Applicants should also exhibit
 a strong attention to detail and the ability to conceptualize user requirements into customer-friendly and efficient software applications. This CIRES position is co-located at the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">Work with data managers and providers to optimize the archive, access, and assessment of NCEI data products and services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">Design and implement standards-based services for data access and delivery as part of a software team including prototyping, coding, documenting, testing and deploying scientific
 applications<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">Work with lead developers to implement well tested and operational code<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">Research and evaluate commercial and open-source software tools and approaches<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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 data access and dissemination systems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">Qualification Requirements</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar technical discipline<br>
One to two years of experience as a software engineer and demonstrated success developing a variety of software systems with responsibility for analysis, design, implementation and deployment tasks<br>
Experience developing data-driven applications incorporating relational database engines as part of the overall application architecture<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">Useful Skills</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Experience in Java and JavaScript, and web application servers<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:#FBFBFB">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Experience with JavaScript framework libraries like react/redux<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:#FBFBFB">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Experience with the Groovy programming language and Gradle Build Systems<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:#FBFBFB">
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Knowledge and or experience with Spatial data and databases<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:#FBFBFB">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Experience using version control (Git), issue tracking and continuous integration<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:#FBFBFB">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Experience with developing and troubleshooting complex software systems that run in mixed-environments including Linux and Windows<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:#FBFBFB">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Understanding of software design patterns<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#333333;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:#FBFBFB">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Knowledge of NOSQL storage system<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;background:#FBFBFB"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">For further information, please contact Aaron Caldwell (aaron.caldwell@noaa.gov)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">Special Instructions to Applicants:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555"> The University of Colorado Boulder conducts background
 checks on all final applicants being considered for employment, prior to the issuance of an offer letter. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct
 background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and an EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification
 of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. In compliance
 with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy),
 disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may
 be directed to the Boulder Campus Title IX Coordinator by calling 303-492-2127.    <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">Application Materials Required:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555"> Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Reference Letters (Not Confidential),
 Unofficial transcript(s) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:18.0pt;background:#FBFBFB"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555">Application Materials Instructions:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#555555"> Applicants
 must complete the Faculty/University Staff and EEO Data (application) form, and upload the following required documents: 1 – Cover Letter; 2 – Resume; 3 – The document uploaded for Proof of Degree can be a Transcript which shows the date the degree was conferred;
 Copy of Diploma; or official letter from the Registrar or the Dean of the School or College conferring the degree; 4 –One letter of recommendation This position is eligible for medical, dental and life insurance, retirement benefits programs, and is eligible
 for monthly vacation and sick leave accruals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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