Job Description

Las Campanas Observatory (LCO) of Carnegie Institution for Science, a world-class astronomy institution, is seeking:

IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER

The Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development and maintenance of the operational software required by the various departments of LCO.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Analyze, design, test and develop web applications that meet LCO's operational requirements using Django and Django REST Framework.
  2. Document every aspect of the reference systems or applications for future upgrades or maintenance.
  3. Support operations software developed in Python, TCL/TK, C/C++.
  4. Troubleshoot and follow up on operations software issues. Participate in general Software Group activities and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Computer and IT engineer or related career, with at least 3 years of experience in software development.

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