Founded in 2003, METECS is an award-winning engineering and creative services company.
The Role
Develop and maintain full-stack web applications and backend services across web, mobile, desktop, and cloud-native projects. Collaborate with developers and UX teams to design responsive customer-facing interfaces, integrate APIs, test across devices and browsers, troubleshoot defects, and improve development processes and technologies. The role requires modern web framework experience, database knowledge, RESTful API integration, Git proficiency, and strong analytical skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a motivated and skilled web developer to contribute to our web and mobile projects. Full-stack experience is preferred but not required. We have opportunities in both front-end and back-end development and we value your overall abilities - not just experience with specific technologies or frameworks.
You will be joining a small company composed primarily of software developers and engineers. You will be part of a small team working on diverse projects, which may include web, mobile, desktop native, or cloud-native applications. We hire individuals who are driven, adaptable and eager to learn. You'll have the opportunity to grow your skill set and shape your career development.
You will collaborate with other developers to design front-end components.. Qualified candidates should have experience developing applications using modern web application frameworks and be familiar with best practices. Most importantly, you should take pride in your work and have a strong desire to grow.
Developer Responsibilities:
Desired Skills:
About METECS:
We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.
METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
You will be joining a small company composed primarily of software developers and engineers. You will be part of a small team working on diverse projects, which may include web, mobile, desktop native, or cloud-native applications. We hire individuals who are driven, adaptable and eager to learn. You'll have the opportunity to grow your skill set and shape your career development.
You will collaborate with other developers to design front-end components.. Qualified candidates should have experience developing applications using modern web application frameworks and be familiar with best practices. Most importantly, you should take pride in your work and have a strong desire to grow.
Developer Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain complex software applications.
- Collaborate with other developers and the UX team.
- Design customer-facing UI and back-end services for various projects.
- Run diagnostic tests, identify bugs, and ensure applications run smoothly across different devices and browsers.
- Recommend and implement improvements to processes, tools and technologies.
- Stay informed of advancements in the field of modern development technologies.
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Science or related field.
- Experience building web applications using modern web frameworks and core web technologies.
- Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL database.
- Experience in building responsive web applications.
- Familiarity with RESTful API integration and handling asynchronous operations.
- Experience working with a UI/UX team and understanding of UX principles.
- Comfortable working with version control systems (Git).
- Great organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with Angular, Ionic Framework.
- Experience with Node.js or similar back-end technologies.
- Experience with game development engines (Unity, UE4).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools.
- Familiarity with a diverse set of databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Proficiency with programming languages including Typescript, C#, C++, Go, Python.
- Data analysis and visualization.
- Exposure to system design principles.
- Familiarity with Docker and containerization principles.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
About METECS:
We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems and advanced web-based tools.
METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Science, or a related field
- Experience building web applications using modern web frameworks and core web technologies
- Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
- Experience building responsive web applications
- Familiarity with RESTful API integration and asynchronous operations
- Experience working with a UI/UX team and understanding of UX principles
- Comfort with version control systems such as Git
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status
- Experience with Angular and Ionic Framework
- Experience with Node.js or similar backend technologies
- Experience with Unity or UE4 game development engines
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or other databases
- Proficiency in TypeScript, C#, C++, Go, or Python
- Data analysis and visualization experience
- Exposure to system design principles
- Familiarity with Docker and containerization
- Familiarity with Azure or AWS
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The Company
What We Do
METECS is a small engineering-services company headquartered in Houston Texas near NASA's Johnson Space Center. Our efficient, highly qualified team provides custom simulation software for training, engineering analysis, robotics, and automation. METECS personnel has unparalleled expertise in the areas of simulation, 3D graphics, multibody dynamics, contact dynamics, robotics, orchestration.
