At Gemini Observatory, it is our mission to teach humanity about the universe. Come join our international team operating two of the world’s cutting-edge telescopes, located in Hawaii & Chile.
Gemini Observatory is seeking highly skilled and experienced software developers in Hilo, Hawaii and La Serena, Chile to become part of its High-Level Development Group (HLDG). The High-Level Group develops tools that astronomers use to plan and execute observations, process data, and control observatory hardware. The successful candidate will join a
small but motivated international team focused on providing a user experience to match the world-class
telescopes and instruments that Gemini provides to the research community.
We develop almost exclusively in Java, delivering web applications, Swing desktop applications, and
distributed backend services. We employ RMI and Jini technologies, XML, XML-RPC, and web services among
others. Our applications are built on the OSGi platform.
The job is development-oriented, but also includes maintenance and refactoring of an existing code base. We
work as part of a multi-diciplinary engineering team, and communicate with scientists on a daily basis to
understand their requirements and translate them to working solutions.
Qualifications:
· A degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (an advanced degree is preferred)
· At least five years of software development experience, with demonstrated problem solving skills
· Solid object-oriented design and development experience in Java
· Knowledge of design patterns
· Familiarity with developing in UNIX-like operating systems such as Linux or OS X
· Proven track-record of providing technical leadership for large-scale applications in distributed
environment
Must be willing to work with a geographically distributed team. Excellent written and verbal skills in English
are required, and Spanish language skills are a bonus. Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid passport and be
willing to travel internationally, as required.
We have an excellent benefits package including 24 paid vacation days and 12 paid holidays per year, paid relocation, life insurance, 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans, tuition assistance, long term disability insurance, travel/accident insurance, flexible spending account, and medical and dental insurance
Interested? Please send your resume along with the names of 3 references familiar with your work and salary history to gemini-jobs@gemini.edu