Full-Stack Developer, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Cambridge

**Job Description:**  
The NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Project is looking for a highly-
motivated full-stack developer interested in joining a dynamic team of
talented individuals working on our digital library system.

  
The ADS is currently launching a highly scalable and feature-rich platform
using a modern development stack: a custom build of the open-source search
engine Solr, a highly responsive UI engineered on top of backbone.js, a
scalable asynchronous data ingestion pipeline with RabbitMQ and MongoDB, and
cloud-based hosting of its services with Amazon Web Services. Our primary
programming languages are Python, Java, and Javascript.
Your primary responsibility is the design and development of robust software
applications and components to support the ADS services, in particular the ADS
data processing pipeline as well as its user notification service.

  
**Skills and Requirements:**  
Solid knowledge of python and the Linux OS. Knowledge of
the javascript language and its ecosystem (jQuery, backbone.js, D3.js).
Knowledge of Java or C++. Knowledge of web standards and
technologies such as HTML, CSS, JSON, XML, XSLT. Knowledge
of relational and document databases such as MySQL and
MongoDB. Knowledge of distributed version control and
software management systems, in particular git

  
Knowledge of text or data mining principles, familiarity with machine learning
and information extraction techniques, knowledge of semantic computing
technologies and techniques, and knowledge of asynchronous messaging queues
are desirable.

  
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating strong analytical
skills, attention to detail, good communication skills, and commitment to
customer service.

  
For qualification standards please check: [http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/S
tandards/IORs/gs2200/2210-altA.asp](http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standard
s/IORs/gs2200/2210-altA.asp)

  
**About the Company:**  
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is part of the
largest and most diverse astrophysical institution in the world, where the
staff carries out a broad program of research in astronomy, astrophysics and
earth and space sciences. If you would like to join this exciting
organization, apply today!

  
The NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) within High Energy Astrophysics
Division of The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a
core component of the scholarly infrastructure of Astronomy, and also finds
substantial use in the Physics and Geophysics communities. The ADS's dataset
currently consists of over ten million documents, and is growing at a rate of
several thousand per month. Nearly every Physics, Astronomy, and Geophysics
article refereed in the past 20 years is fully indexed and served by the ADS.
Over 50,000 scientists and librarians use the ADS daily. By joining our group
you will be actively supporting the discovery, research, and dissemination of
scientific results! Find us online at
[http://ads.harvard.edu](http://ads.harvard.edu) and
[http://adslabs.org/adsabs](http://adslabs.org/adsabs)

  
**How to Apply:**  
To apply, please go to: [https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/377780800]
(https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/377780800)

  
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is an equal opportunity employer
committed to diversity in our workplace.



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