Research Storage Systems Developer

Software Developer 3

This position is eligible for hybrid work status, with the expectation of >=3 days on-site during the first 9 months, and >=2 after that, pending departmental and university policies. While our preference is to have a Hybrid employee, we will also consider remote employees. Those team members would come to the Stanford campus 2-4 times a year, for a week; otherwise, they would be geographically remote.

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform difficult or complex programming and analysis work typically involving multi-project leadership or broad responsibility. Contribute to all phases of a project, including systems analysis, program design, development, and implementation. Work on systems and software programs typically covering two or more functions, large single functions, or major portions of large functions, interfacing with other complex systems and programs. Provide innovative programming and analysis skills focused especially on storage system access, authentication and authorization.

CORE DUTIES:

• Propose, conceptualize, design, implement, and develop software solutions for difficult and complex applications, typically independently. 
• Oversee testing, debugging, change control, and documentation for major software projects.
• Engage in long-term strategic planning. 
• Define complex application development administration and programming standards.
• Assume responsibility for the support, maintenance, operation, and upgrades of applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems, whether surfaced by research users or discovered during software development activities
• Review the physical design of existing systems for optimizing performance. 
• Lead projects, as necessary, for special systems and application development in areas of complex problems.
• Work with other technical professionals to develop standards and implement best practices.
• Provide timely, accurate and explained solutions to researchers using your core knowledge and skills as applied to and aligned with the capabilities and policies around Stanford’s storage and computing platforms.
• Documentation: Create both systems-facing and researcher-facing documentation of tools, methods and use of systems that leverage software tools you develop. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and programming tools. 
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying open-source software tools and applications. 
• Strong understanding of data design, architecture, relational databases, and data modeling. 
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of software development life cycle and quality control practices. 
• Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications. 
• Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Python or Go, and familiarity with Linux.
• Experience with cloud storage technologies, S3 API and data management in particular.
• Demonstrated knowledge of S3 REST APIs.
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical clients. 
• Knowledge of, and experience in, information security concepts.
• Ability to interact effectively, respectfully and tactfully with all members of the academic community, regardless of rank; demonstrated experience working in an environment with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Excellent time management and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to manage a complex workload, prioritize tasks, and use good judgment in providing services based on goals

 This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $139,000 – 165,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
• Frequently sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation
• Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-40 pounds
• Ability to meet in-person with colleagues and research teams at Stanford research sites or on the Stanford campus on a regular basis

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional extended hours and weekends
• Occasional overnight travel
• Rotating on-call responsibilities during Stanford’s annual winter closure and other extended breaks

WORK STANDARDS:

• Team focus:  While job activities are generally defined, all team members must demonstrate the ability to pivot and alter actions, activities, and areas of focus as team needs require.  This may require additional off-hours work on occasion or re-prioritization, in coordination with management. All team members are expected to participate in onboarding and orienting new team members.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Independence and role: Recognize that while the role requires significant independent decision-making, there are management engagement, authorization and approval processes. That is, this is not a fully autonomous role
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position has a hybrid work arrangement.

*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

 *- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.