Software Development Engineer at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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Due to the nature of our work and existing contractual requirements, qualified candidates must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Position is non-remote.


Job Description:


The Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing (CSTARS) at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science is seeking a Software Developer to augment the ongoing development of satellite management tools and the creation of new internal applications used in the operations management and image processing functions of the Center. The Software Development Engineer position involves a wide range of software design and development activities within a highly dynamic environment supporting a variety of remote-sensing discovery and analysis programs. The ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas to enhance the CSTARS end-user Web experience, while applying established development methodologies throughout a project's lifecycle. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to devise heuristic solutions to further the use of remote sensing data in responding to real-world scenarios, and wrap successful solutions within an operational application framework.


The ideal candidate will have the desire and ability to provide significant impact for both the evolution & enhancement of deployed systems, and the research & development for emerging systems. The developer in this position researches, designs, and develops computer software and application systems for CSTARS satellite operations. Position requires the ability to characterize the operations and recognize ways to automate manual or frequently-performed functions.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES


Performance

• Software system architecture analysis and design
  
  


• Software development, testing, integration and debugging
  
  

Communications, Relationships and Service

• English fluent written and spoken, another language would be an advantage.
  
  


• Communicates frequently and effectively with all CSTARS staff in a timely manner regarding procedures, as well as other necessary information.
  
  


• When possible, participates in teams within and outside CSTARS to provide improved and enhanced services to CSTARS and the Customer Community.
  
  

Other duties and special projects as assigned

• May perform presentations and conduct training courses relevant to improved satellite management tool.
  
  


• Assists with special CSTARS projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent technical degree in a related field of study.
  
  


• Minimum of three (3+) or more years of directly related software programming work experience.
  
  


• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and relevant GIS, satellite processing, image analysis and interpretation experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
  
  


• Proficiency in Windows and LINUX operating systems.
  
  


• The job requires very strong programming and debugging skills.
  
  


• Experience and thorough knowledge with HTML/CSS, TypeScript/JavaScript, C#, and SQL as required. Python, Matlab, Java, and Groovy (highly desirable).
  
  


• Be able to travel occasionally to project and educational meetings and trade shows.
  
  


• Knowledge of file and text transfer protocols as well as text and image file manipulation.
  
  

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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