About Element 84Element 84 is a woman-owned small business that works with public, private, and non-profit sector clients to develop geospatial data processing pipelines & build software that helps answer big questions about our health, our infrastructure, and our changing planet. We solve challenging problems across a wide range of industries, but our super power is cloud-based geospatial data processing, remote sensing, and Earth science systems. Our headquarters is located in Alexandria, VA and we have a satellite office in Philadelphia, PA.A Few Other Things You Should KnowElement 84's values are: We Invest in Each Other, We are Reliable, and Our Work Benefits our World.Element 84 works on meaningful projects that are challenging—from a technical, people, and team perspective. We make an impact on large projects through our leadership and expertise, both formal and informal.Element 84 values life outside of work. We offer parental leave for everyone and support each other through family challenges like medical problems, adoptions, and new babies.Element 84 has had a flexible work schedule since our founding in 2010.Element 84 is committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and respect for all individuals as we constantly strive to create a work environment where everyone feels welcome and supported.About YouYou are curious about the world, are constantly learning, driven to lead (formally or informally), and have a strong work ethic. You're interested in solving impactful problems in science, medicine, and other projects that have a societal good. You can work independently or with a team, prioritize your projects, and be effective without micromanagement.You'll care about writing. Our team is remote and written communication is essential. In addition to caring about a well-crafted email and a succinct conference abstract, you understand that good writing is good design and engineering.Job SummaryA talented software engineer is needed on the Element 84 team to support our federal clients in their mission. The Element 84 Federal Business Unit works primarily with NASA, NOAA, and USGS on projects involving the processing, distribution, and visualization of geospatial and remotely sensed data in the Cloud. As a member of this team, this software engineer will build innovative tools allowing scientists and students alike to discover, transform, update, and improve the quality of earth science data in the pursuit of solving a wide range of environmental and socio-economic issues.Primary ResponsibilitiesParticipate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle from user story generation, through design, development, automated testing, and operational supportImprove quality by actively participating in code-reviews and adhering to team quality standards.Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.Own execution of small-medium sized features with higher-level technical supportYou describe the details of your work fluidly and accurately to technical peersQualificationsHere are the guidelines we're looking at to gauge experience and skillset:Required QualificationsActive NOAA CAC badge5+ years of experience as a Software EngineerExperience building full-stack applications using Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languagesExperience with ReactExperience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including at a minimum S3, IAM, and LambdaProficiency in troubleshooting software issues and debugging a large codebaseAbility to work as a member of a small team using the Scrum methodologyFirm commitment to and experience with automated testing and continuous integrationProponent of continuous improvement; willingness to bring new ideas to the teamOutstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and proficiently in a remote environmentEnergetic, self-motivated, team playerBachelor's Degree in a technical major, such as Computer Science or Engineering (will consider equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree)Preferred QualificationsExperience with node.js or pythonExperience working in a development team using an Agile methodology (preferably Scrum or SAFe)Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo)Experience developing on MacOS XExperience with ClojureAWS CertificationThis position requires that applicants be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or at any time in the future, and be able to pass a general background check.Location & Remote WorkThis is a full-time, salaried position. While this role offers the flexibility of fully remote work, candidates must reside within the Washington, DC metropolitan area to meet specific project and security requirements.Benefits OfferedCompetitive medical, dental and vision benefitsLife Insurance, Short & Long Term disability insuranceVoluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with a fixed 3% of salary employer contributions (paid regardless of employee participation)Health savings account with a company contributionFlexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and transportation)Company-paid parental leave after one year of employmentFlexible work schedulesPaid employee assistance program40 hours paid sick leave4 weeks + 1 day paid time off per calendar year (prorated first year)6 floating paid holidays per yearCell phone stipendInitial home office setup bonusCompensationThe salary range for this job is $105,000 - $141,000. Actual compensation offered to candidate will be finalized at offer and may be above or below the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry-specific knowledge, education/certifications, or geographic location. Base salary represents just one component of the Element 84 total compensation package. Employees will also receive a number of benefits as listed below. Other compensation for this position may include bonus eligibility (dependent on employee performance and company profits).Equal OpportunityElement 84 is an equal opportunity employer.
