Front-End Software Engineer

With world attention on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental organizations, with more than two million members and a staff of over 700 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other professionals around the world. We operate in 22 geographies with unique projects running across four programs. You will be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and results are a way of life.

EDF envisions a world in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected to the environmental challenges we face and are engaged in creating durable, equitable solutions. We seek talented candidates who share our Core Values of Respect, Results, Innovation, Optimism, and Integrity, and support our Commitment to Diversity.  

You are applying for a job with MethaneSAT LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Environmental Defense Fund.

The location for this position can be flexible in the United States including the option to work remotely from home. 

MethaneSAT, LLC, an affiliate of Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is launching a new, high performance, purpose-built satellite—MethaneSAT—to map and measure oil and gas methane emissions worldwide, with the potential to assess emissions from the full range of man-made sources. The satellite will enable us to gather methane emissions data on a global scale and with data from other sources, locate and quantify these emissions.  Data from MethaneSAT will help EDF reduce methane emissions by 45% by 2025 and holds the potential to help reduce the temperature of our planet by as much 0.5 degrees C by the end of the century.  This could be the most impactful environmental project yet conceived.

Our UIs and tools must present complex scientific data in ways that allow both the regulator and citizen scientist alike to truly understand and act on it.  This will involve flexibility in querying our dataset, merging it with other datasets and on-the-fly aggregations to drive change.

Overall Function

The Front-End Software Engineer will be critical in the design, build and implementation of the Data Platform UIs, serving an array of audience with different needs, along with internal users working deeply with our dataset.

Working across several organizations, the Front-End Software Engineer will design and write software using best practices that meets the needs of our Data Platform Front-End and our broader project goals.

The Front-End Software Engineer will report directly to the Sr. Engineering Director, Data Products for MethaneSAT, LLC, and will work closely with other MethaneSAT, LLC staff, key contractors, and EDF staff. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design and write software to create intuitive UIs and experiences, features and components.
• Collaborate effectively with varied stakeholders to help determine the requirements for several audience-specific initiatives.
• Contribute to the engineering team regarding code quality, best practices, development workflow, test strategy and test coverage.
• Conduct code reviews, bug bashes and design reviews with the team. Research new technologies and work through system issues and bug queue.
• Navigate differing needs and priorities effectively and leverage experience to determine most effective design and recommendations.
• Additional related responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. BS in Computer Science or technical discipline preferred.
• Must be a US person (citizen, green card holder). MethaneSAT, LLC is unable to offer employer-based sponsorship for this role at this time.
• 3 years professional software development experience with demonstrated progressive responsibility and scope.
• Demonstrated experience with React, Angular, or other modern framework. Must be willing to use/learn React and Typescript. 
• Experience with handling many data points, managing multiple external services in a web client preferred.
• Some back-end development experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present your ideas to internal stakeholders are a must.
• Ability to translate complex science and technical information to non-scientists stakeholders
• Strong ability to work independently on a multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload;
• Affinity for a fast-paced work environment;
• Respect for economic and cultural diversity and ability or experience working with diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrated experience leading and collaborating with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience.

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