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Senior Software Developer at American Institutes for Research. . Location: US-Remote | US-Washington DC | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-MD-Rockville | US-CA-Sacramento | US-MA-Waltham | US-TX-Austin. AIR is currently seeking a . Senior Software Developer. to join AIR's FEWS NET (The Famine Early Warning Systems Network) USAID funded project. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is a leading provider of early warning and analysis on acute food insecurity around the world. Created in 1985 by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in response to devastating famines in East and West Africa, FEWS NET provides unbiased, evidence-based analysis to governments and relief agencies who plan for and respond to humanitarian crises. FEWS NET analyses support resilience and development programming as well. FEWS NET analysts and specialists work with scientists, government ministries, international agencies, and NGOs to track and publicly report on conditions in the world’s most food-insecure countries. . . This position has the flexibility to work remote from anywhere in the United States or from any of AIR's . U.S. office locations. . This does not include U.S. territories. .  . . About AIR:. . Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.. . Responsibilities:. . . Develop applications for statistical data capture, analysis, mapping, visualization, and decision support predominantly using Django, including:. . Design and build Django Models and associated migrations. . Design and build API endpoints using Django Rest Framework. . Design and build custom Django Admin screens and class-based views to support data entry and review. . Design and build advanced analytic tools using Python statistical libraries. . Participate in the project management process using the Jira according to Agile principles including. . Maintain technical specifications and other system documentation. . Conduct independent research to identify the best approach to solve new problems and document findings, including evaluation of third party Django and Python packages. . Provide mentorship and guidance to other programmers. . . Qualifications. . Education, Knowledge, and Experience:. . . Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.. . 7 plus years of software development experience using Python and Django. .. . Reporting to the systems architect, and a strong awareness of best practice development including Agile methodologies, web application security, and scalability.. . Strongly believe in software quality and ensure the highest quality by following and improving processes and standards, and using automated unit tests and similar tools.. . Experience in any one of the following will be preferred - Django REST Framework, Celery, Luigi, PostgreSQL, Pandas/Numpy/Scipy GIS/PostGIS/OpenLayers/Leaflet, Amazon Web Services, Dockers.  . . . Skills:. . . Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels.. . Strong communication skills.. . Strong attention to detail with commitment to accuracy.. . A passion for programming and software engineering.. . Comfortable working in a dispersed work environment.. . . Disclosures:. . Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.. . American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer..  . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.. . AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.. . AIR maintains a . drug-free work environment. .. . ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at . [email protected].  or call 202.403.5000.. . Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: . . AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example [email protected] is correct and [email protected] is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to . [email protected].. . If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at . ReportFraud.ftc.gov. . You can also report it to. your state attorney general. . Find out more about how to avoid scams at . ftc.gov/scams. .. . #LI-DNI. AIR’s Total Rewards Program,. is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.. Anticipated Annual Salary Range. $130,000. - . $165,000. . USD