University of California – Santa Barbara Hiring for Senior Developer at Santa Barbara, CA  Full Time

Position Information

Payroll Title: Applications Programmer 4

Job Code: 0652

Job Close Date: Open until filled

Primary Consideration Date for Open Until Filled: 12/2/2022

Department Code-Name: NCEA

Percentage of Time: 100%

Collective Bargaining Unit (CBU): 99 – Non-Represented (PPSM)

Grade Type/Grade: PSS

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Location: 1021 State Street, Suite 300 Santa Barbara, CA 93101, remote option available

Pay Rate/Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and application of fair, equitable and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $83,100 -$169,500 annually. The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $100,000 – $125,000 annually.

Days/Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Funding ends on 12/31/24, with strong potential for future years based on performance and available funding.

The McClintock Lab, based at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, supports geospatial planning and research efforts in the marine sciences. Lab development projects include web applications, mobile data collection tools, and computer vision software. The Lab’s flagship project, SeaSketch (www.seasketch.org), is a hosted software service which supports numerous government agencies and other institutions around the globe in engaging scientists, stakeholders and the general public in marine spatial planning. We are currently using SeaSketch for marine planning in the US, Canada, Portugal, The Maldives, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Samoa and Bermuda with past experience in over two dozen countries.

Under general direction, the Lead Geospatial Developer is responsible for the development of reporting tools for SeaSketch. The Geospatial Developer will implement geostatistical reporting analytics and data visualizations, work with clients to gather requirements for SeaSketch reporting tools, and gather and process data for projects. Working with the Principal Developer, the Lead Geospatial Developer will continue development of our open-source geospatial analysis infrastructure using Javascript and AWS Lambda. This will be an exciting opportunity to work on complex and interactive data visualizations, use open-source geospatial tools like Turf.js. Under general supervision, the candidate will travel occasionally (5% time) to attend international meetings and implement SeaSketch.

The geospatial analysis framework used in this work can be found on github.

http://github.com/seasketch/geoprocessing

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implement new geostatistical analysis and reporting infrastructure for the next version of Seasketch using AWS Lambda, Typescript/Javascript, Node.js, and any new or emerging technologies as appropriate.
• Determine appropriate geostatistical analyses to be used to produce client required spatial analysis and reporting.
• Conduct geospatial data analysis using a combination of open source and proprietary tools (QGIS, Esri), and custom scripts utilizing our geoprocessing framework (Javascript, Node.js, Turf.js).
• Design and develop web based reports using Javascript, React, and D3.
• Develop and maintain appropriate tests for new SeaSketch reports using Jest or similar libraries.
• Process and deploy geospatial data for efficient processing, utilizing spatial indexing libraries and novel strategies for deployment on networked storage (S3, CloudFront, Dynamodb).
• Use a source control system, such as github, to manage code base and GIS resources.
• Use Amazon AWS infrastructure for deployment and distribution of the software.
• Solve challenging problems using innovative and novel solutions.
• Coordinate Seasketch GIS activities in association with project partners around the globe, including gathering requirements and data for SeaSketch clients.

The candidate may be located at the NCEAS offices in Santa Barbara, California, or may work remotely. When necessary, the incumbent will travel internationally to work directly with SeaSketch users (stakeholders and government agencies) to gather requirements for SeaSketch analytics, and assist with stakeholder meetings, workshops, training and surveys.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years experience developing applications using Javascript and Node.js.
• 1 year experience with web mapping tools or geospatial analysis.
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services or other cloud computing platforms.
• Experience building data visualizations for the web with technologies such as HTML/CSS, SVG, D3, Canvas, and React.

Desired Experience

• Developing applications with Typescript, including advanced features such as Generics.
• Developing and distributing Javascript modules with NPM.
• Usage of geospatial analysis tools in the Javascript ecosystem, including Turf.js, geospatial indexes, and experience with data formats such as GeoJSON, protocol buffers, and cloud optimized geotiffs.
• Familiarity with web mapping tools and the performance characteristics of various service types.
• Knowledge of geospatial analysis using tools such as QGIS, ArcMap, Python, or R.
• Familiarity with marine geodata and spatial planning.
• Experience working internationally.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a 100% time appointment with salary step commensurate with qualifications (expected range $100,000-$125,000). UCSB offers a highly-competitive benefits package.

Required Documents to Apply:

Applicants must submit (1) a current Curriculum Vitae, (2) cover letter describing your background and qualifications for the position, (3) names and contact information for 3 references, and (4) a diversity statement that speaks to your experiences with and/or contributions to creating diverse and inclusive work environments.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory criminal history background check.
• Funding through 12/31/2024, with potential for renewal

Job Functions/Percentage of Time/Duties

50% Design and Development of Next Version of Seasketch

Under general direction, the Lead Geospatial Developer is responsible for designing and implementing new geostatistical infrastructure and reporting analysis for Seasketch.

Tasks include:

• Capture customer requirements and oversee product roadmap for SeaSketch geoprocessing framework.
• Design and implement responsive user interfaces using design software and modern web standards for multi-device and print.
• Create and maintain complex algorithms and software modules for high performance geospatial analysis at global scale
• Develop and implement new geostatistical analysis and reporting infrastructure for the next version of Seasketch using AWS Lambda and CloudFormation Typescript/Javascript, Node.js, and any new or emerging technologies as appropriate.
• Conduct geospatial data analysis in Javascript libraries such as Turf.js.
• Develop web based reports using Javascript, React, and D3.
• Develop and maintain appropriate tests for new SeaSketch reports using Jest or similar libraries.
• Process and deploy geospatial data for efficient processing, utilizing spatial indexing libraries and novel strategies for deployment on networked storage (S3, CloudFront, Dynamodb).
• Design and implement APIs and microservices for geoprocessing reports.
• Use a source control system, such as github, to manage code base and GIS resources.
• Deploy and maintain cloud-based infrastructure across a global network of data centers including database, compute, and storage.
• Solve challenging problems using innovative and novel solutions.
• Develop computing cost reports and track costs across projects.
• Implement language translation features
• Manage software releases

30% Geospatial Data Processing, Analysis & Programming

Under general direction, the Lead Geospatial Developer initiates and oversees the designing and running of geostatistical analyses and reports, and generating models for dozens of SeaSketch projects globally.

Tasks include:

• Design and implement custom analytical reports tailored to a given project, geographic location, data landscape, and planning process.
• Conducts geospatial data analysis using a combination of open source and proprietary tools (QGIS, Esri), and custom scripts utilizing our geoprocessing framework (Javascript, Node.js).
• Develop web based reports using Javascript, React, and D3.
• Synthesize geospatial datasets from disparate sources.
• Convert existing models in a variety of languages, including MATLAB and R scripts, into the SeaSketch Python-and Javascript-based platform.
• Read and synthesize scientific research papers and generate analytical models based on research
• Provide expertise on MPA classification systems and their integration with SeaSketch analytics.

20% Coordination

Under general direction, Lead Geospatial Developer is responsible for coordinating SeaSketch GIS activities within the Lab and in association with project partners around the globe, including gathering requirements and data for SeaSketch clients, and overseeing the work of GIS Analysts & Modelers in the McClintock Lab.

• Ensure that the SeaSketch team is coordinated with client (planning) activities.
• Communicate with SeaSketch clients to gather data and requirements for spatial analysis.
• Integrate research from partnering UCSB research groups into SeaSketch models and analysis.
• Oversee the development of software tools
• Acts as Team Leader for capacity building initiatives involving an international team of software engineers.
• Supervises GIS Analyst activities in McClintock Lab

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