"Applications Programmer 3"

Department Summary

Welcome to the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) at UCLA. Our mission is to understand Earth and our surrounding solar system, as well as extrasolar planets and the star systems that host them. EPSS continues to provide new insights about the processes that formed our universe and that continue to shape its evolution. Our department is committed to advancing rigorous scientific discovery, multimodal education, and impactful STEAM outreach. We are proud to have a department culture based on respect, collaboration, and openness to new ideas and methodologies.

Position Summary

Welcome to the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) at UCLA. Our mission is to understand Earth and our surrounding solar system, as well as extrasolar planets and the star systems that host them. EPSS continues to provide new insights about the processes that formed our universe and that continue to shape its evolution. Our department is committed to advancing rigorous scientific discovery, multimodal education, and impactful STEAM outreach. We are proud to have a department culture based on respect, collaboration, and openness to new ideas and methodologies.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience At least 2 years of experience as a scientific programmer in a research group doing planetary or space physics. (Required)
• Proficient in C++, Java, Python, Node.js, and SQL programming (Required)
• AWS certification as a cloud solutions architect (Required)
• Proficient in using Git, GitLab, and GitHub Markdown for documentation. (Required)
• Proficient in using Docker containers and converting legacy on-prem applications to work in them (Required)
• Proficient in calling and developing REST-ful web services using Node.js, Java or Python. (Required)
• Working knowledge of the JavaScript and jQuery library. (Required)
• Ability to work in an Agile programming environment. (Required)
• Skill in working independently, prioritizing tasks, and following through on assignments with minimal direction. (Required)
• Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workflow and frequent interruptions. (Required)
• Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues including working collaboratively with staff and faculty members while adhering to direction and following through on assignments. (Required)
• Ability to fluently speak, write and comprehend English. (Required)
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new ideas, skills, and procedures. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or physics, or equivalent experience / training. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.

Schedule

8 am - 5 pm

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

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