Software Engineer/Developer

Salary:Minimum $66,000 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsEmployees in this position can expect to receive benefits such asgenerous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitiveinsurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.Job Summary:To understand our world and the universe, the Space Science andEngineering Center (SSEC) develops, deploys, and supportsinstrumentation and software systems for research purposes acrossthe world and beyond! The SSEC's history of developing a diverseset of instruments ranges from the first weather satellite, toaircraft instruments monitoring the atmosphere, and to ground basedatmospheric observing instrumentation. The challenge of operatingresearch systems, in these environments, requires a broad set ofdisciplines and skills from the team of people involved. Thisdynamic environment requires us to learn about new scientificadvances, systems and technologies on a regular basis. SSEC'smission supports faculty and academic staff lead research with thedevelopment, fabrication, and implementation of experiments and newscientific research tools for national and international use.The successful candidate will provide technical support for aNational Weather Service (NWS) contract and SSEC's Satellite DataServices (SDS) Data Center operations. Primary responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:1) Responds to user requests and inquiries related to dataingesting, processing, and product generation.2) Designs, develops, tests, debugs, and troubleshoots proceduresand applications to support:a) NWS satellite data reception sites in Alaska, Hawaii, andGuam.b) Real-time data acquisition and distribution by SSEC's SDS.This position is located in the Meteorological SatelliteApplications - Configuration Management & Testing operationalarea.Responsibilities: SoftwareEngineer/Developer I (IT002)SoftwareEngineer/Developer II (IT003) Institutional Statement onDiversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation forUW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respectthe profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience,status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. Wecommit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching,research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linkedgoals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission bycreating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from everybackground - people who as students, faculty, and staff serveWisconsin and the world.For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, pleasevisit: Diversity andInclusionEducation:PreferredAssociate's DegreeQualifications:Required:- Experience developing and maintaining software systems in Linuxbash and Python scripts- Familiarity with the Linux environment, including knowledge ofoperating system concepts and command line proficiency- A solid foundation in software development practices includingthe use of version control and software testing- Experience with Linux system administration skills- Ability to pass a federal background check and get a CommonAccess Card (CAC)Preferred:- Software integration, containerization, deployment, and cloudsystems knowledge- Experience with SQL- Interest in data flow operations, with emphasis in automation andquality controlWork Type:Full Time: 100%This position may require some work to be performed in-person,onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may beperformed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Thiswill be reviewed on an annual basis.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableHow to Apply:To begin the application process, click the "" button. You willneed to upload your resume and cover letter outlining relevantqualifications and experience.Contact:Denise Weidnerdenise.weidner@ssec.wisc.edu608-265-3267Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for furtherinformation.Official Title:Software Engineer/Developer I(IT002) or Software Engineer/DeveloperII(IT003)Department(s):A34-OVCR/SPACE SCI/SPACE SCIEmployment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:303923-ASThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to, including but notlimited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status asa protected veteran and other bases as defined by federalregulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence throughdiversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Formore information regarding applicant and employee rights and toview federal and state required postings, clickhereIf you need to request an accommodation because of a disability,you can find information about how to make a request at thefollowing website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/Employment may require a criminal background check. It may alsorequire you and your references to answer questions regardingsexual violence and sexual harassment.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identitiesof applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except thatthe identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).The Annual Security and FireSafety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinarypolicies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, andon-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statisticsfor the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a papercopy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin PoliceDepartment .