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Full Stack Software Engineer II

Space Telescope Science Institute · Baltimore, MD · 3 days ago
Hybrid$105k–$125k/yrFull-time

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated Full Stack Software Engineer with strong experience in modern backend development, web technologies, DevSecOps, and data-driven application development. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across the full software lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to deployment and monitoring.

Maintain and develop spacecraft housekeeping telemetry archive
Create software tools for telemetry analysis, visualization, and system enhancements
Assist with archiving system operation and maintenance tasks

Education, Experience And Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) and 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with the core skills and experience
  • Core Technical/Software Engineering Skills & Experience:
    • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and shell scripting
    • Strong Linux administration and development experience
    • Solid understanding of software design patterns
    • Strong knowledge of S.O.L.I.D principles and Object-Oriented Design
    • Experience practicing Test-Driven Development (TDD)
    • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
    • Hands-on experience with Jira for issue tracking and sprint management
    • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
    • Hands-on experience with server-side Python development using Django
    • Familiarity with object relational modeling (ORM)
    • Familiarity with CI/CD workflows using GitLab
    • Automated testing experience using Pytest
    • Workflow orchestration and scheduling experience
    • Experience with monitoring and observability

Preferred (not Required) Qualifications

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and infrastructure automation
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Benefits

We offer an excellent and generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules and a stimulating and diverse work environment. Explore our benefits: http://www.stsci.edu/opportunities/benefits

To Apply

Share your experience by uploading a resume and completing an online application. Applications received by August 24, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled.

Contact us at careers@stsci.edu if you need assistance with the employment process.

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