Senior Full Stack Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist the U.S. Geological Survey Volcano Hazards Program by creating, developing, documenting, and deploying a contemporary cloud-ready database and data visualization tools.

• Evaluate government-provided monitoring and assessment plans along with the existing VDAP database code.

• Design and establish a PostgreSQL/PostGIS relational database featuring stored procedures, views, data validation logic, and data dictionaries.

• Structure the database for accessibility on mobile devices.

• Create and implement RESTful APIs in Python utilizing FastAPI or Flask.

• Develop tools for data ingestion and ETL workflows.

• Execute metadata management in accordance with USGS standards.

• Perform unit and integration testing for backend components.

• Create web-based and mobile-friendly data entry and reporting interfaces using JavaScript/TypeScript and React.

• Develop an editable content management tool for VHP staff.

• Construct interactive dashboards and visualization modules featuring filtering, drill-down, and export functions.

• Create GIS-enabled tools for the spatial visualization of volcano data.

• Implement interactive web mapping using ESRI JavaScript API, Leaflet, or Mapbox.

• Integrate geospatial layers with the database backend through RESTful APIs.

• Utilize ArcGIS, ArcPy, GDAL/OGR, and PostGIS spatial functions.

• Design systems for cloud-ready, portable, and maintainable deployment that adhere to USGS architecture and security standards.

• Document deployment configurations for potential migration to CHS-supported cloud and hybrid environments.

• Produce and maintain user manuals, data dictionaries, API documentation, system schemas, and deployment guides.

• Complete DOI security awareness training and comply with FISMA, NIST, and DOI security protocols.

• Assist in Certification and Accreditation activities and fulfill approved logon banner requirements.

• Validate interfaces against WCAG 2.0 Level A and Level AA criteria and rectify any non-compliant features.

• Participate in weekly check-in meetings with VHP staff and the volcano-hazards software development team.

• Provide written updates on progress, including completed tasks, upcoming work, issues, and risks.

• Incorporate feedback from the VHP Coordinator and COR.

• Collaborate with teams across the five U.S. volcano observatories to ensure system interoperability.

• Travel to Natural Hazards Mission Area offices for onboarding, integration meetings, or collaborative sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience, a master's degree with 6 years of professional experience, an associate's degree with 10 years of professional experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent with 12 years of professional experience is required.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• All work must be conducted within the United States.

• Experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing relational databases with spatial data types, indexing strategies, and complex query development using PostgreSQL/PostGIS.

• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs using FastAPI or Flask.

• Experience with data ingestion, ETL workflows, and automation scripting.

• Strong front-end development skills with modern JavaScript frameworks.

• Ability to develop responsive, accessible, interactive web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and React.

• Hands-on experience with ArcGIS, ArcPy, GDAL/OGR, PostGIS, and at least one web mapping library: ESRI JavaScript API, Leaflet, or Mapbox.

• Experience in designing, documenting, and utilizing RESTful APIs; understanding of API security, versioning, and best practices in documentation.

• Ability to create logical and physical data models, entity-relationship diagrams, and comprehensive data dictionaries in alignment with federal metadata standards.

• Experience in designing portable, maintainable systems for cloud or hybrid deployment.

• Familiarity with containerization and cloud-native design patterns.

• Proficiency with Git-based workflows, including branching, merging, code review, and repository management.

• Working knowledge of Section 508/WCAG 2.0 Level A and Level AA accessibility standards.

• Experience implementing semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and color contrast compliance.

• Familiarity with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and federal Certification & Accreditation processes.

• Ability to create clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including user guides, API references, system schemas, and deployment guides.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams with government stakeholders.

• Ability to provide clear status updates and integrate iterative feedback.

• Willingness to travel for up to three on-site visits during the 12-month performance period.

🏝️ Benefits

• Base salary range of $104,000–$166,000.

• Employees may qualify for overtime.

• Employees may be eligible for shift differential.

• Employees may qualify for a discretionary bonus.

• Remote work arrangement available.

• Up to three on-site visits allowed during the 12-month performance period.