Data Engineer

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science operations center for NASA’s flagship observatories. Our world-class astronomical research center is based on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland. Visit our website to learn more about our missions. This position can support hybrid work. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to our local market. (MD, DE, VA, PA, DC & WV).

STScI has an immediate opening for a Data Engineer in the Catalog Science Branch (CSB) in the Data Management Division (DMD).  The CSB branch is responsible for multi-terabyte astronomical database development and the archived science catalog data management for all missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope, the Hubble Space Telescope and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope which is scheduled for launch in 2026. The team builds science data products to service the scientific community as well.

Your Role & Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with scientists for developing science data products
• Provide technical support for scalable database platform
• Provide technical support for data ingestion, data transformation, data store and data retrieval activities
• Involve in day-to-day operations, troubleshooting and debugging, fix database production issues

Qualifications:

• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/Microsoft SQL Server)
• Experience with SQL development
• Experience with python programming and development
• 2-5 years relevant experience 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with big data technologies on both structured and unstructured data
• Familiarity with large scale database cluster
• Familiarity with database development process
• Familiarity with Agile development methodology
• Familiarity with DevOps and data pipeline process and tools
• Eager to learn and grow, demonstrate great versatility and teamwork, creative problem-solver with strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Residence in order to meet ITAR requirements

Education/ Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical or scientific field.

STScI will consider additional relevant education or experience for the stated qualifications. The starting position and salary are commensurate with education and experience. We offer an excellent and generous benefits package (Click here to explore our benefits). STScI offers a flexible and welcoming workspace for all (Click here to learn more about our culture).

TO APPLY: Share your experience by uploading a resume and completing an online application. Applications received by 11/15/2023 will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled. 

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Explore all career opportunities through our website at www.stsci.edu/opportunities 

STScI embraces the diversity of our staff as a strategic priority in creating a first-rate community. We reflect this deep dedication in strongly encouraging women, ethnic minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals to apply for these opportunities (Click here to learn more about how we foster Diversity & Inclusion). Veterans, disabled individuals, or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at [email protected]/AA/M/F/D/V 

AURA, as a leader in the astronomical community, is committed to diversity and inclusion. AURA develops and supports programs that advance our organizational commitment to diversity, broaden participation, and encourage the advancement of diversity throughout the astronomical scientific workforce www.aura-astronomy.org/diversity.asp

As a recipient of U.S. Government funding, AURA is considered a government contractor and is subject to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, AURA and all of the centers, do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender identity expression, lawful political affiliations, veteran status, disability, and/or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws. The statements below as well as the requests for self-identification are required pursuant to these regulations. We encourage your participation in meeting these federal reporting requirements that are included for protection and to assist us in our record-keeping and reporting. Your responses are kept strictly confidential.

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