Database Software Developer

HP095 Database Software Developer

We are seeking a Database Software Developer to support the Space Physics Data Facility (SPDF.gsfc.nasa.gov) archive, located at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. SPDF is the non-solar heliophysics archive for NASA and related science mission data. To support the scientific community, it is vital that data flows reliably and understandably into and out of the SPDF. This position is responsible for the design, development, and operation of a database of the files in the archive as they are ingested and then used in the Coordinated Data Analysis Web (CDAWeb.gsfc.nasa.gov) data browsing system.

The SPDF team uses a variety of open-source tools, creative IT approaches, and powerful hardware to accomplish the mission. This position will be a crucial member of the team who enables critical services to run securely and efficiently. The candidate will work in a production and real-time processing environment that includes changing scientific and security requirements over time. The candidate must be physically able to come to the GSFC site to physically meet with the government and ADNET staff on a regular basis and therefore must reside within commuting distance.

Primary Responsibilities:

Work closely with SPDF staff to determine database requirements, design schema, create stored procedures and implement the associated web service APIs to this database.

Develop command line routines for populating the database when adding new science datasets and ingested data files.

Evaluate database performance and database usage for reporting statistics.

Set up and monitor database backup and recovery procedures.

Position Requirements:

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with US residency for the past 3 consecutive years.

Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance (pass a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA).

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences, or equivalent work experience.

Demonstrated experience in the development, design, and maintenance of moderately complex databases in an operational environment.

At least three years’ experience working as a database developer on Linux servers.

SQL development experience.

Shell scripting in Linux environments.

Python software development experience.

Experience designing large relational databases.

Experience with data base query performance and benchmarking tools.

Proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative development.

Background in a scientific discipline and work experience in Python programming are highly desirable.

Ability to work independently and with a team.

Desired Skills:

PostgreSQL, or similar databases

Development of stored procedures

Development of Web services and/or applications

Online data visualization

Experience with Interactive Data Language (IDL) and Perl programming

Infrequent travel may be required and is expected to be less than 5% for the year

Join the NASA family

Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA's vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today’s professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.

Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:

Annual Leave/Sick Leave

Military and Family Emergency Leave

Paid Holidays

Performance Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Direct Deposit Payroll

401K Plan with Company Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

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