Senior Software Engineer - Telescope Systems & Leadership

National Solar Observatory; Hawaii; On-site; USD 125,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

National Solar Observatory is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead technical efforts for high-level software systems at the DKIST facility in Hawaii. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience, particularly in Java and Python.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions that support scientific discovery. An excellent benefits package is offered, including competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years with Java (including Swing).
• At least 1 year of Python experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-level software systems.
• Lead complex engineering efforts and provide technical direction.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery through testing.

Skills

Java

Python

Problem-solving

Linux development

Databases (PostgreSQL)

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)

Job description

National Solar Observatory is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead technical efforts for high-level software systems at the DKIST facility in Hawaii. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience, particularly in Java and Python.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions that support scientific discovery. An excellent benefits package is offered, including competitive salary.