23-115: Web Developer/Database Administrator

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 10 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 11 Jun 2023

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title 23-115: Web Developer/Database Administrator
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202300919AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Research Associate I
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $55,000-$70,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees in the following University benefit areas:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . To see the value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit our compensation calculator – https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/11/2023
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) is a multi-million dollar research organization located on CSU’s Foothills Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. CIRA is a cooperative institute (CI) that is also a research department within CSU’s College of Engineering, in partnership with the Department of Atmospheric Science. Its vision is to conduct interdisciplinary research in the atmospheric sciences by entraining skills beyond the meteorological disciplines, exploiting advances in engineering and computer science, facilitating transitional activity between pure and applied research, leveraging both national and international resources and partnerships, and assisting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), CSU, the State of Colorado, and the Nation through the application of our research to areas of societal benefit. Expanding on this Vision, our Mission is to serve as a nexus for multi-disciplinary cooperation among CI and NOAA research scientists, University faculty, staff and students in the context of NOAA-specified research theme areas in satellite applications for weather/climate forecasting. Important bridging elements of the CI include the communication of research findings to the international scientific community, transition of applications and capabilities to NOAA operational users, education and training programs for operational user proficiency, outreach programs to K-12 education and the general public for environmental literacy, and understanding and quantifying the societal impacts of NOAA research.
Position Summary
The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) seeks to hire a Research Associate I or II to work on the CSU Foothills Campus, located 5 miles Northwest of the CSU main campus, to design, develop, and maintain websites and databases critical to the daily operation of NOAA’s Regional and Mesoscale Meteorology Branch (RAMMB) and the Data Processing Center (DPC) that supports NASA’s CloudSat and INCUS satellite missions. Specifically, the individual in this position will report to the CIRA IT Manager and develop and implement optimized code to support and advance data processing and the user visualization and interactive experience for high-profile research and public outreach websites such as https://www.cloudsat.cira.colostate.edu and https://rammb-slider.cira.colostate.edu . Position title of Research Associate I will apply to the finalist with a Bachelor’s Degree plus 1-2 years of experience working in web development with an emphasis on server-side and client-side programming, Python, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS, and position title of Research Associate II will apply to the finalist with a Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 or more years of experience working in web development with an emphasis on server-side and client-side programming, Python, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS –OR- Master’s Degree plus at least 1 year of experience working in web development with an emphasis on server-side and client-side programming, Python, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS. The individual in this position must be able to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI, Tier 1 federal background investigation) in order to access federal computer systems. This position may allow flexible work arrangements including hybrid office/remote work.
Required Job Qualifications
Note: Please detail each of these items in your cover letter.
  • for Research Associate I: Bachelor’s Degree plus 1-2 years of experience working in web development with an emphasis on server-side and client-side programming, Python, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS;
  • for Research Associate II: Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 or more years of experience working in web development with an emphasis on server-side and client-side programming, Python, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS –OR- Master’s Degree plus at least 1 year of experience working in web development with an emphasis on server-side and client-side programming, Python, HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS;
  • ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI, Tier 1 federal background investigation) in order to access federal computer systems;
  • experience with SQL, designing relational database schemas, and using databases with client applications;
  • excellent communications skills including experience presenting to a group of people;
  • experience working independently, multitasking, and meeting specific goals and deadlines;
  • UNIX/Linux skills, experience using terminal and command line utilities.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Note: Please highlight applicable preferred qualifications in your cover letter.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or another scientific field;
  • experience working with distributed source control such as GIT;
  • familiarity with satellite remote sensing, automating satellite imagery processing, McIdas;
  • familiarity with the RAMMB/SLIDER webpage and its current operation;
  • experience working with PostgresSQL;
  • experience working with modern web frameworks (e.g., Django, ReactJS, AngularJS, etc.);
  • experience working with open source GIS such as PostGIS;
  • experience working with Python programming packages such cartopy, SatPy, pyresample, pytroll;
  • experience working with containerizing applications, docker;
  • experience working with nginx and/or apache configuration and optimization;
  • experience administrating Linux system, bash scripting.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category RAMMB Web Development
Duty/Responsibility
  • Become fully acquainted with the architecture and inner-workings of the RAMMB web services for satellite imagery display;
  • Develop enhancements to existing web services to showcase current and emerging CIRA/RAMMB satellite products, providing suggestions for new ways to visualize and improve the user experience;
  • Build, maintain and upgrade websites and web applications for internal use as necessary;
  • Adapt and learn new technology related to web application and database development, to maintain these resources on the cutting edge of technology.
Percentage Of Time 50%
Job Duty Category CloudSat DPC Full Stack Development
Duty/Responsibility
  • Develop and maintain full stack web applications for satellite data inventory, data distribution, and processing system monitoring and control.
Percentage Of Time 50%

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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