Developer

We are hiring a Developer to work on cutting edge 3D model files. You will be joining our team to help support a dynamic and evolving project written in NodeJS and React. This is an open source project that supports data management and workflows for a variety of media assets including 2D images and 3D model files. As a member of the development team, you'll support full-stack development efforts on both the front- and back-end systems using React and Express. You will be capturing, curating, visualizing, and archiving 3D model files. This is a highly collaborative team working in a rapidly emerging marketplace.

What you get to do:

• Build, orchestrate, and deploy web/data services and applications for the world’s largest museum and collection of rare artifacts.
• Develop novel solutions and improve workflows used by leading researchers, scientists, and technicians through automation and clean processes.
• Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver meaningful features.

What you bring:

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience developing NodeJS and Typescript Applications writing code that is clean, portable, and well documented
• Experience with relational databases, web-based APIs (REST, SOAP, RPC, etc.), and data modeling
• Proficiency with fundamental ES6 syntax, structures, and practices
• Professional experience with Git
  • Be able to use Git in a team environment and in public repositories
  • Debug and resolve common Git errors and conflicts
  • Maintain a clean working history
  • Familiarity with GitHub and pull requests a plus
• Able and willing to obtain a Public Trust, which we help process for you prior to your 1st day of work

Bonus:

• Proven experience working with performant enterprise or complex data solutions
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SASS
• Proficiency in Express, Prisma, and React (or similar frameworks)
• Creating, configuring, and using Docker containers
• Experience with generating documentation for end users
• Professional experience working with a remote team (Agile, Task/Bug Tracking, etc.)
• Experience working in Java or PHP
• Familiarity with 3D modeling concepts and software (e.g. Blender, Photogrammetry, etc.)

Misc Comments:

• This is a unique opportunity tackling real-world, high-impact challenges with the Smithsonian Institute
• Focus on candidates with prior professional experience in programming/ software/ website development
• Open to any language, ideally NodeJS
• NodeJS experience/ usage over React (aka, more backend than frontend)
• Ideal candidate is someone with a passion and looking for their break

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