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Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is seeking a full-time web application developer to join a growing team responsible for the development, deployment, and maintenance of several websites and web-based applications. Our projects include communications-focused websites driven by Drupal and proprietary CMSs, web-based services (via APIs), and knowledge management tools. A few examples of our public-facing products:earthobservatory.nasa.gov
eonet.gsfc.nasa.gov
neo.gsfc.nasa.gov
visibleearth.nasa.gov
The ideal candidate is an experienced and forward-thinking web application developer – particularly focused on PHP – who has interests in a wide variety of application development opportunities. You are looking to be part of a dynamic, predominantly virtual team experimenting with several different web-based platforms while collaborating and supporting cross-functional delivery teams that include fellow developers, designers, content producers, project management, and customer stakeholders.Some of your work will be part of a larger effort, other work will be smaller, encapsulated efforts, but all are focused on delivering an experience to various internal and external audiences that will inform and create awareness about the breadth of knowledge and information held within NASA’s Earth Science Division.We offer a relaxed, fulfilling work environment, a reasonably flexible schedule, a 40-hour workweek, and competitive benefits and salary. You will get to work with some of the brightest minds in NASA science and share the fruits of their labor with the whole world. You will also have opportunities to share your creative ideas and development techniques with our larger NASA community. Prior to interview, applicants will be required to submit a code sample or point us to your personal GitHub (or similar). The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. The position is full-time and will have the option to work onsite at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland (once it reopens for onsite work) or teleworking.RequirementsBS in Computer Science, Information Systems or web design/development or comparable work experience
5+ years of experience in deploying commercial or government websites and secure web applications/content management systems
Critical thinking focused on the delivery of architectures and solutions to challenges
Sound experience in fundamental web technologies (LAMP, HTML 5, CSS, SASS, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX)
Experience using version control systems (we use Git)
Ability to write maintainable and scalable code
Ability to both take direction and work in a self-directed environment as an effective team member
A desire to be involved in both the technical aspects of the role while also considering business strategy, customer insight, and technology platforms
An interest in supporting NASA’s communication and research goals
Desired SkillsDeveloping in an Agile environment
System/server administration and configuration
Drupal 7 and 8/9 maintenance and development (not just module deployment)
Docker, Composer, and Drush
SSAI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EEO/AA-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
All employees of SSAI are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID 19, unless eligible for a religious or health exemption. New SSAI employees will need to be fully vaccinated prior to their start date. During onboarding, new hires must provide SSAI with a record that verifies vaccination status or a statement that you are scheduled to receive a vaccination (identifying the date by which you expect to meet vaccination requirements).