Senior Cloud Software Developer

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), is NASA’s science operations center for missions including the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes. STScI leads observation planning, data analysis, public engagement, and data archiving for flagship missions. Our staff spans astronomy, engineering, education, IT, communications, and administration—working together to bring space science to the world. (Learn more about our missions).

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Cloud Software Developer.

The annual salary range for this senior level role is $30,000 - $150,000. The posted salary range represents a general guideline; however, STScI considers several factors when determining base salary offers, such as internal pay equity, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's experience, education, and skill, and current market conditions.

This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Residence to meet ITAR requirements.

Position Overview

This position can support a hybrid work schedule from home and onsite. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to our local market (MD, DE, VA, PA, DC & WV) and be able to work on-site when needed.

We are looking for an experienced, energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated Senior Cloud Software Developer to join our talented Data Management Division (DMD). The DMD is responsible for the processing, storage, retrieval, and archiving of astronomical data from many missions, including Hubble, James Webb, Roman, and TESS. This position will focus on developing software for our HST Data Processing Pipelines.

Your Role and Responsibilities include:

• Design and develop software systems for the pipeline processing of astronomical data
• Develop and maintain interfaces between database and data processing systems
• Refine and improve processing algorithms and performance for science programs
• Involved in day-to-day operations, lead in troubleshooting and debugging, fix production issues in a timely manner.

Your Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent relevant field with 8 years hands-on working experiences in software engineering and data management.

• Expertise in the Python programming language
• Strong experience with workflow managers (Airflow)
• Strong experience with Relational databases
• Proficient with automation tools and CI/CD pipelines using platforms like GitLabCI, GitHub Actions
• Experience with AWS services including S3, EC2, Lambda, EKS/ECS, SQS, SNS, RDS and other data related cloud services

The substitution of additional relevant education and/or experience for stated qualifications may be considered.

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 January 30, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled.

Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at careers@stsci.edu.

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