Sr UX Developer

Stcnet; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

STC, a science, sensors, and systems company, seeks a Senior UX Developer in Silver Spring to lead the Consolidated Cumulus Dashboard engineering. You will design scalable dashboard infrastructure, optimize core libraries and APIs, and implement robust CI/CD with thorough testing and documentation.

You will work with the Systems Architect and Cloud-Infrastructure teams, ensure SLA adherence, and drive secure, high-availability solutions on AWS, using Python and React to deliver enterprise-grade

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience in Agile environments (Scrum/SAFe).
• Expert-level AWS infrastructure experience (S3 versioning, locking, cross-region).
• Proven ability to develop and optimize libraries, APIs, and complex systems.
• Strong commitment to automated testing, CI/CD integration, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve Cumulus Dashboard software for scalable operations.
• Develop and optimize core libraries and APIs.
• Integrate AWS data backup and preservation technologies into infrastructure.
• Produce comprehensive documentation for features and updates.
• Lead CI/CD, system and performance testing, and automated tests.

Skills

Python

React

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS S3

Lambda

Step Functions

RDS

JIRA

Confluence

Bamboo

MacOS X

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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Job Title

Sr UX Developer

Location

SILVER SPRING, MD 20910 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-Time

$80,000

$105,000

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

About STC

STC is a science, sensors, and systems company founded in 1979. We continually expand our Earth and Space Sciences support capabilities to NASA, NOAA, DoD, and other Federal and State agencies. Our staff support many of the operational missions that monitor the heartbeat of our planet through a growing number of Earth Observing System of Systems platforms and direct field research. We also research and investigate leading-edge observing technologies and assist in their integration into operations.

STC offers competitive benefits to include health, dental, vision, FSA, life, disability, 401K (matching), tuition reimbursement, bonus/incentive programs, and various other plans.

Overview

The EOSDIS Evolution and Development (EED) program supports NASA's Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) in enabling global, open access to critical Earth observation data. As part of its growing EED support team, STC is seeking a Senior UX Developer to support the Consolidated Cumulus User Experience (Dashboard) team.

The Senior UX Developer is a high-level technical implementer responsible for the foundational engineering of the Consolidated Cumulus Dashboard ecosystem. This role focuses on building scalable Dashboard infrastructure, optimizing core software components, and maintaining system health through robust CI/CD pipelines, performance testing, and proactive incident response. The Senior UX Developer reports to the Consolidated Cumulus UX Product Owner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and continuously improve foundational Cumulus Dashboard software to ensure scalable operations and throughput optimization.
• Develop and optimize Cumulus Dashboard software, including internal libraries and APIs.
• Integrate advanced data backup and preservation technologies into the infrastructure, utilizing AWS S3 versioning, locking, and cross-region/cross-cloud strategies.
• Produce and manage comprehensive software documentation for all developed features.
• Integrate technical requirements and inputs from the Systems Architect, Systems Engineer, and Cloud-Infrastructure Engineer.
• Ensure all architectural and infrastructure designs maintain strict adherence to documented SLAs.
• Execute CI/CD, system testing, and performance testing for all Cumulus Dashboard software updates.
• Maintain standards-driven CI/CD pipelines and provide automated testing support.
• Maintain comprehensive software documentation and automated unit/integration tests for all new platform features.
• Perform system sustainment tasks, including security updates and Cumulus system health monitoring.
• Address bugs or issues in accordance with the SLA.Perform deep-dive root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurring technical failures.
• Proactively communicate system status and resolution progress to the UX Product Owner, Operations Manager, and Data Operations Team Leads.

Job Requirements

• 6+ years' software engineering experience, including Agile development (preferably Scrum or SAFe), using the Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo), and developing on MacOS X and deploying to Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Expert-level experience with AWS infrastructure, specifically S3 data management (versioning, locking, cross-region architectures), Lambda, Step Functions, and RDS
• Proven track record in developing and optimizing core libraries, APIs, and complex software systems
• Demonstrated commitment to automated testing, CI/CD integration, and rigorous documentation standards
• Proficiency in root cause analysis for high-level system errors and infrastructure bottlenecks
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Desired Skills and Experience

• Python and React
• Experience developing with AI/ML tools or frameworks

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident / Green Card holder.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.