25-108 FWT Cloud Developer
Colorado State University
Software Engineering
Boulder, CO, USA
USD 100k-120k / year
Posted on Sep 20, 2025
25-108 FWT Cloud Developer
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This full time position is located in a federal facility in Boulder, CO and requires the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) tier 1 federal background check for building and system access. This position requires a NOAA Common Access Card (CAC) ID badge for computer access and therefore is open ONLY to citizens of the United States and lawful permanent residents in possession of a physical USCIS “Green Card.” An onsite presence at the GSL in Boulder, CO, is required three (3) days a week with the option to telework two (2) days a week, scheduled in coordination with the FWT project team.
Applications must be submitted via online portal. We will not accept materials sent via email or other mode. NOTE: In your cover letter, please specifically address the required and preferred qualifications of this position. A cover letter that fails to address the qualifications of this position may not be further considered after review by the search committee. Likewise, an online application with a generic cover letter or missing a cover letter, and/or an application that does not include current/correct reference contact information may not be further considered after review by the search committee.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Applications must be submitted via online portal. We will not accept materials sent via email or other mode. NOTE: In your cover letter, please specifically address the required and preferred qualifications of this position. A cover letter that fails to address the qualifications of this position may not be further considered after review by the search committee. Likewise, an online application with a generic cover letter or missing a cover letter, and/or an application that does not include current/correct reference contact information may not be further considered after review by the search committee.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
| Working Title | 25-108 FWT Cloud Developer |
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| Position Location | Boulder, CO |
| Work Location | Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work |
| Research Professional Position | Yes |
| Posting Number | 202501281AP |
| Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
| Classification Title | Research Associate II |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Work Hours/Week | 40 |
| Proposed Annual Salary Range | RA II: $100,000 - $110,000; RA III $110,000 - $120,000 Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. |
| Employee Benefits | Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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| Desired Start Date | 11/03/2025 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 10/06/2025 |
| Description of Work Unit | The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) seeks to fill a full-time Cloud Developer position designed to conduct collaborative research with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) located at the Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) in Boulder, CO. The individual in this position will work in the NOAA/OAR/GSL Weather Informatics and Decision Support (WIDS) Division’s Fire Weather Testbed (FWT). This position will be responsible for setting up and maintaining cloud applications and solutions to support FWT experiments, including installing experimental software packages and data sources. This full time position is located in a federal facility in Boulder, CO and requires the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) tier 1 federal background check for building and system access. This position requires a NOAA Common Access Card (CAC) ID badge for computer access and therefore is open ONLY to citizens of the United States and lawful permanent residents in possession of a physical USCIS “Green Card.” An onsite presence at the GSL in Boulder, CO, is required three (3) days a week with the option to telework two (2) days a week, scheduled in coordination with the FWT project team. CIRA is a multi-million-dollar research organization located on CSU’s Foothills Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. CIRA is a cooperative institute that is also a research department within CSU’s College of Engineering, in partnership with the Department of Atmospheric Science. Its vision is to conduct interdisciplinary research in the atmospheric sciences by entraining skills beyond the meteorological disciplines, exploiting advances in engineering and computer science, facilitating transitional activity between pure and applied research, leveraging both national and international resources and partnerships, and assisting NOAA, Colorado State University, the State of Colorado, and the Nation through the application of our research to areas of societal benefit. The office is located in NOAA’s Global Systems Laboratory (GSL), which is a federal science and research laboratory under NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. GSL provides the National Weather Service (NWS) and the nation with environmental observation, prediction, computer, visualization, and information systems. These systems deliver data, forecasts, and predictions of weather, including severe weather events, within the next few minutes to weeks away. GSL is a leader in the applied research, directed development, and technology transfer of environmental data, models, products, and services that enhance environmental understanding with the outcome of supporting commerce, protecting life and property, and promoting a scientifically literate public. Housed at GSL, the FWT is a new NOAA testbed dedicated to serving the wildfire communities through pursuing improvements to fire weather forecasting and decision support services. These improvements will be achieved by connecting stakeholders and their information needs to the scientific research and development communities. The FWT is a physical and virtual environment designed to bring the wildfire community together, with an end goal of a safer society and healthier environment achieved through scientific and technological advances. Numerous experiments will be conducted in the FWT and will include a broad spectrum of science fields including atmospheric, geophysical, hydrologic, and environmental sciences as well as social and behavioral sciences. |
| Position Summary | The individual in this position will help design, develop, test, and refine applications in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud architecture for the FWT. The FWT is a team that conducts experiments testing the readiness of prototype fire weather tools and software for operational implementation. In addition to setting up and maintaining the cloud environments, this individual will work with outside organizations to install their tools and software for testing and, where necessary, assist in implementing and developing the FWT cloud platform. This includes working with various operating systems, meteorological and environmental data sources, and third-party software packages. The individual in this position will ensure the availability of installed software during FWT experiments. This position reports to the Deputy Associate Director. This full time position is located in a federal facility in Boulder, CO and requires the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) tier 1 federal background check for building and system access. This position requires a NOAA Common Access Card (CAC) ID badge for computer access and therefore is open ONLY to citizens of the United States and lawful permanent residents in possession of a physical USCIS “Green Card.” An onsite presence at the GSL in Boulder, CO, is required three (3) days a week with the option to telework two (2) days a week, scheduled in coordination with the FWT project team. This position will be classified as Research Associate II or III according to the credentials of the finalist selected for hire as follows:
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| Required Job Qualifications | In your cover letter, please specifically address EACH required qualification as it relates to your experience. A cover letter that fails to address the required qualifications for this position may not be considered further after review by the search committee. For position title Research Associate II
For position title Research Associate III
For all classifications
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| Preferred Job Qualifications | In your cover letter, please specifically address the applicable preferred qualifications for this position. A cover letter that fails to address the preferred qualifications for this position may not be considered further after review by the search committee.
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Essential Duties
| Job Duty Category | Applications Development and Administration |
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| Percentage Of Time | 80 |
| Job Duty Category | Leadership |
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| Duty/Responsibility |
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| Percentage Of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty Category | Documentation and Reporting |
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| Percentage Of Time | 10 |
Application Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | This full time position is located in a federal facility in Boulder, CO and requires the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) tier 1 federal background check for building and system access. This position requires a NOAA Common Access Card (CAC) ID badge for computer access and therefore is open ONLY to citizens of the United States and lawful permanent residents in possession of a physical USCIS “Green Card.” An onsite presence at the GSL in Boulder, CO, is required three (3) days a week with the option to telework two (2) days a week, scheduled in coordination with the FWT project team. Applications must be submitted via online portal. We will not accept materials sent via email or other mode. NOTE: In your cover letter, please specifically address the required and preferred qualifications of this position. A cover letter that fails to address the qualifications of this position may not be further considered after review by the search committee. Likewise, an online application with a generic cover letter or missing a cover letter, and/or an application that does not include current/correct reference contact information may not be further considered after review by the search committee. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. |
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| Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
| Search Contact | Jennifer Raab, Jennifer.Raab@colostate.edu |
| EEO | Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. |
| Background Check Policy Statement | Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |
References Requested
References Requested
| Minimum Requested | 3 |
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| Maximum Requested | 3 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * This position requires a NOAA Common Access Card (CAC) ID badge for computer access and therefore is open ONLY to citizens of the United States and lawful permanent residents in possession of a physical USCIS “Green Card.” Are you a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident in possession of a physical USCIS "Green Card?"
- yes
- no
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV