Caltech's IPAC is seeking a Data Processing Pipeline Developer to develop, operate, and test large, automated pipelines in a cloud environment for processing images from the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's Wide-Field Instrument.
Requirements
- Two or more years’ experience developing software code using C and python.
- Experience as a software developer in a cloud environment.
- Familiarity with software configuration management principles and tools, source code version control (e.g., Git/GitHub), and issue/bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
- Experience developing software for astronomical data analysis.
- Experience working with large data sets and databases.
Responsibilities
- develop, operate, and test large, automated pipelines in a cloud environment that process images taken with the Wide-Field Instrument on the Roman Telescope
- develop both prototype and production-quality automated software to work with high volumes of data for science operations
- help the team interpret and implement project requirements
- detail and document the work that you’ve accomplished
Other
- Ability to work in a team environment, including good written and verbal communication skills.
- Qualify as a United States (US) person as defined by ITAR regulations.
- Full resume.
- Short cover letter.
- weekly on-site work
