Senior Software Engineer, Applications Developer

Role Overview

• Lead the design, development, and modernization of NOAA systems and web platforms using C#, ASP.NET, IIS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React
• Architect scalable, secure, and cloud-ready systems that support long-term maintainability and modernization goals
• Oversee code quality, enforce engineering standards, and conduct code reviews for junior and mid-level developers
• Develop reusable components, templates, and system patterns to ensure consistency across NOAA platforms
• Apply Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles to improve usability and user experience for diverse audiences
• Ensure Section 508 and WCAG compliance across all public-facing systems
• Lead local-to-cloud migrations, collaborating with DevOps and cloud engineering teams
• Implement cloud-optimized configurations, troubleshoot cloud-specific issues, and validate functionality post-migration
• Support modernization efforts aligned with NOAA’s cloud strategy using Microsoft .NET technologies and AWS/Azure services
• Use analytics tools (Google Analytics, Search Console, PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, GTM) to identify performance bottlenecks
• Produce analytics-based performance reports and recommend data-driven improvements
• Optimize system performance, accessibility, SEO, and overall user experience
• Work closely with scientists and communications professionals to interpret and present scientific information clearly
• Provide guidance on content structure, system architecture, and user-centered presentation of complex data
• Communicate timelines, requirements, and technical constraints to stakeholders and leadership
• Collaborate with IT security teams to implement required updates and maintain compliance
• Ensure all systems meet NOAA, OAR, and federal security and governance standards

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a US Public Trust Clearance (US Citizen)
• 8+ years of professional software or systems engineering experience, including full-stack .NET development
• 5+ years of experience leading system architecture, modernization efforts, or large-scale system operations
• Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, IIS, and modern front-end frameworks such as React
• Experience with cloud technologies, cloud-based system development, and local-to-cloud migrations
• Strong experience using analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, and GTM
• Experience translating design prototypes (Figma, Adobe XD, etc.) into production-ready implementations
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and deliver high-quality digital systems

Tech Stack

• ASP.NET
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• JavaScript
• React
• .NET

Benefits

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit