Hybrid Web App Developer – Ocean Data Tools

Gulf of Maine Research Institute; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) seeks a Web Developer I to join the Ocean Data Products team. This on-site Portland, ME role focuses on building and maintaining web-based tools that give stakeholders access to real-time and historical marine data.

You will work with scientists, developers and designers to grow the DMAC data products and dashboards. The ideal candidate is early in their career with growing skills in back-end, data integration, or DevOps, and strong programming experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development or related field or 3–5 years of equivalent education/experience
• 3+ years direct experience developing consumer-facing web applications
• Proficiency developing in web application frameworks (preferred: Django, Node.js)
• Experience developing and supporting content management frameworks (e.g., Python, Django, Wagtail, CKAN)
• Proficiency with client and server-side programming languages (preferred: Python, JavaScript, Typescript, Node.js, React)
• Experience supporting front end website development, including HTML5 and CSS
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (preferred: PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• REST-based web services and APIs
• Repository-based development (Git)
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts
• Proficiency in managing application environments with cloud hosting providers

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and contribute to the development of the suite of web-based software and tools used by stakeholders to access data and information about the marine environment
• Work closely with the ODP program director, programmers, researchers, stakeholders and designers to maintain these systems
• Collaborate with GMRI partners and external clients in ocean observing, marine science and fisheries communities to deliver data products

Skills

Python

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

REST APIs

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, web development or related field

Tools

Django

Node.js

Wagtail

CKAN

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) seeks a Web Developer I to join the Ocean Data Products team. This on-site Portland, ME role focuses on building and maintaining web-based tools that give stakeholders access to real-time and historical marine data.

You will work with scientists, developers and designers to grow the DMAC data products and dashboards. The ideal candidate is early in their career with growing skills in back-end, data integration, or DevOps, and strong programming experience