Date of publication |
2018-12-12 |
Deadline for applications |
2019-06-15 |
Minimum qualifications: |
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field; an advanced degree in computer science is preferred |
Salary range |
Gemini Observatory offers a competitive compensation and benefits and relocation package, promotes continued education and career growth and cultivates a dynamic and diverse working environment |
Contact |
Angelica Junco - AURA Chile HR Representative ajunco@aura-astrnomy.org |
Description | The Gemini Observatory operates two state-of-the-art 8-Meter telescopes, one in Chile and one in Hawaii. Gemini is undertaking an upgrade of its Observatory Control Software (OCS) and is seeking a dedicated software engineer to assist with this work. The OCS provides the infrastructure and tools to support proposal submission, program preparation, planning and execution of science projects, and is a critical component of the telescope operational software. In addition, the OCS will be integrated with a global network of observatories enabling Gemini to perform follow up observations of time-domain based astronomy. This position will work closely with Gemini software engineers, scientists and telescope operators to upgrade the OCS, simplify its operation, reduce complexity and facilitate long-term maintenance. Our legacy system is Java-based but we are working towards upgrading it to a pure functional system using Scala and the Typelevel software stack. End-user tools will be web-based, using React, css, scala.js and Javascript. |
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