Software Engineer

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is looking for a skilled Mid-Level Software Engineer with a minimum of 2-5 years of experience to join our dynamic software development team based in Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will bring your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to back-end and front-end development, contributing to a range of innovative projects as part of an Agile software development team.

This mid-level position is part of our Technology Services consultant team, which provides software development expertise to a diverse group of public sector clients, including the California Department of Water Resources, Bonneville Power Administration, and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, among many other local, state, and federal agencies.

Your work will focus on designing and building web applications that promote environmental conservation and stewardship, efficiently manage large and complex datasets, and streamline workflows.

You will collaborate closely with developers, technical architects, project managers, designers, and product lead to create high-quality, user-centric, scalable, and engaging software solutions for our clients.

Who You Are

• You are an early- to mid-career professional with a strong commitment to advancing your career and enhancing your full-stack development expertise.
• You have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, including configuration, deployment, testing and troubleshooting of API's, user interfaces, databases, and developing new features in medium to large scale software applications.
• You have a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• You bring a balanced skill set as both a front and back-end developer.
• You possess a basic understanding of design principles (layout, color theory, typography) and have experience reviewing and implementing user interfaces mock-ups.
• You are proficient in front-end development, with strong skills in HTML and CSS and experience working with Angular front-end framework.
• You are proficient in back-end development, with preference for experience in object-oriented programming, SQL, C# and .NET/.NET Core.
• You have experience working on a software development team using Git/Github best practices for code management and code review.
• You are passionate about working on environmental projects and collaborating with public sector clients.
• You are an effective communicator, capable of articulating issues and decisions, and collaborating efficiently with others.
• You are organized, analytical, and skilled in problem-solving and applying systems thinking.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and are experienced working within an Agile framework.
• You are based in the Portland, Oregon area.

What You Will Do for ESA

• Design and implement software by translating client needs and system requirements into engaging digital experiences.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to select and apply standard techniques, methods, technology, and procedures to translates business requirements into high-quality software functionality.
• Implement user interfaces and data workflows based on a variety of details from narrative acceptance criteria to wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Contributes to configuration, deployment, testing and troubleshooting of API's, user interfaces, databases and features for large environmental application and/or tracking systems and integration projects.
• Follow project testing and release management procedures.
• Assist with designing project patterns, and approaches for implementation of new software functionality.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and engage in Agile workflows and team rituals.
• Prepare materials, including draft technical documents that are clear, concise, well-written and supported, for client meetings and participate in discussions as required.
• Understand and work within the constraints of a professional services consulting environment.
• Project and code samples may be requested as a stage in the interview process.

What's Special About Our Technology Services Team in the Pacific Northwest

Our team designs and builds applications that help protect, mitigate, and enhance fish and wildlife on the Columbia River and its tributaries, mitigate the groundwater crisis in California, identify restoration opportunities in riparian habitats in Washington State, and assist growers in Canada in understanding the impact of their farming practices on greenhouse gas emissions. We are collaborative software consultants dedicated to addressing the complex challenges of environmental sustainability, data-driven decision-making, and innovative solutions that drive positive ecological outcomes. Together, we leverage technology to create tools that empower our clients and make a tangible impact on the environment.