FamilySearch Software Dev Engineer 3 (ACE team) - Contract

Company: Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of The Church
Location: Lehi
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

PurposesFamilySearch is seeking a Contractor Software Developer 3. This unique position will have the opportunity to bless the lives of literally millions of our Heavenly Father's children by helping them find their ancestors in the billions of currently unindexed document images on FamilySearch's site. Even at the Church, there are few jobs with such a huge potential for positive impact! This person will be responsible for improving FamilySearch's handwriting recognition, OCR, and NLP (natural language processing) production systems through the use of Machine Learning and Data Science. This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel.PurposesWe create inspiring experiences that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their family - past, present, and future.Our Quality Standards: Inspiration, Trust, Kindness, Effectiveness, SimplicityAll workers at FamilySearch are able to learn to find their ancestors and help others do the sameResponsibilitiesContribute to and perform analysis of functional requirementsAct as a technical lead when the technical lead is unavailable; mentor less-senior developersCreate technical designs mapped to functional requirementsProvide estimates for development tasksDevelop source code and unit tests according to technical designsParticipate in code reviewsContribute to technical documentationParticipate in the Problem Management process and fix issuesImplement measures, as designed, to comply with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure all others are doing the sameEducationQualificationsBachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experienceWork Experience4+ years of progressive and relevant professional experienceData ScienceDemonstrated Skills & Abilities:* Enjoys spending the majority of their time in data analysis tasks* Ability to find patterns in Machine Learning output that can be used to improve Machine Learning capability * Ability to use data to drive machine learning improvement decisions * Ability to collect and curate training and test data to improve Machine Learning capability* Ability to provide clear communication and visualization of data* Understanding of applied mathematics, statistics, and probability* Mastery of essential data manipulation tools like sed, grep, sort, regexes, etc.Machine Learning* Familiarity with common Machine Learning frameworks including TensorFlow and Keras* Experience with machine learning including:* * Data collection, annotation, and verification* Machine Learning dataset management* Evaluation and improving Machine Learning models through the use of training data and data analysisDomain Knowledge* Interest in foreign languages and scripts* Fluency in at least one non-English language a plus* Paleography (transcription of historical scripts) experience a plus* Passion for Family HistorySoftware Engineering* Computer Science and programming fundamentals* Java and Python programming ability* Experience with complex, large-scale systems is preferred; including strong experience in the tools, methodologies, and technologies the role supports is a plus* Must have a solid base of learning and some experience in all the primary areas of an n-tier enterprise system that may or may not be web based, e.g. interface domain logic and database layers* Must be able to communicate clearly* Strong skills in engineering/programming, analytical/diagnostic/troubleshooting, web technology, and programming methodology* Must have a basic understanding of systems and subsystems* Demonstrable knowledge of applicable software, computer languages, and code to perform the responsibilities of the role* This job operates in a professional office environmentWorthiness QualificationMust be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.Posting Notice/More Info.Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice.

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