Full-Stack Web Designer/Developer

Please read all the requirements listed below 

* We are unable to accept resumes that are submitted via email to employment@earthscope.org without an official application. You will need to apply through our website https://www.earthscope.org/careers/ to be considered for this position

**YOU MUST INCLUDE A PORTFOLIO ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME. Applications that do NOT include a portfolio will not be considered

*** This post will be taken down once we have received the first 100 qualified applications.  

**** EarthScope Consortium Inc. is not able to sponsor applicants for work authorization within the United States.  

Job Title: Full-Stack Web Designer/Developer

Reports to: Engineering Manager IV 

Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt  

Remote Eligible: Yes, National, United States

Travel Requirements: Up to 20%  

Salary Range: $109,000 - $120,000 (depending on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to the job requirements)  

Benefits and Perks: 

• Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage 
• 403(b) Plan with Company Match 
• Life Insurance 
• PTO, Paid Holidays 

Position Summary 

The Full-Stack Designer/Developer is responsible for leading the end-to-end design and development of a website for the NSF-funded National Geophysical Facility (NGF), as well as the evolution of EarthScope’s existing web stack. This role combines technical architecture and implementation with user interface and user experience design along with content management oversight. The ideal candidate will have the creativity to shape a modern, intuitive, and accessible website, and the technical expertise to build a robust, scalable, and maintainable platform in the cloud. 

Details of Responsibilities 

 General Essential Job Duties: 

• Work with management, staff and external stakeholders to design and implement a web stack for the NSF National Geophysical Facility from the ground up within a company-managed AWS cloud environment. 
• Revise and evolve current EarthScope web assets, currently comprised of multiple website instances, to support and complement the NGF stack.  
• Evaluate and support a comprehensive approach to content management through a consistent content management system (CMS).   
• Develop information architecture that reflects EarthScope’s mission in data curation, open science, and advanced data analysis (big data workflows, ML/AI) and access for a wide range of users with varied technical backgrounds. 
• Create intuitive user flows and interface designs that prioritize usability, accessibility, and engagement. 
• In collaboration with the communications team, ensure the consistent presentation and use of branding, color schemes, fonts, division classes, and styles for all EarthScope managed web pages. This includes adherence to NSF mandated design standards (logo size etc.) 
• Build responsive, scalable, and performant front-end and back-end web architecture. 
• Collaborate with scientists, data engineers, and communication specialists to translate organizational needs into technical and design solutions. 
• Ensure web site integration with existing data systems, APIs, and cloud-based services. 
• Establish best practices for site maintenance, security, and future extensibility. 
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business. 

Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility. 
• Interacts effectively and efficiently with EarthScope staff, community and partnering organizations.  
• Foster a professional culture thr