Jun 24, 2021 As part of a new international flagship astronomy programme within the BRICS countries – the BRICS Intelligent Telescope and Data Network (BITDN) – we seek an experienced software developer to assist in the computerized networking of telescopes to enable automated global observations, particularly of time-critical transient events. This will involve utilizing existing software tools including the Telescope and Observation Management (TOM) toolkit (https://lco.global/tomtoolkit/) and the Astronomical Event Observatory Network (AEON; [URL Removed] a facility ecosystem for accessible and efficient follow up of astronomical transients and time domain science. The ideal candidate for this position should hold at least a Bachelors degree in computer science, natural science or engineering and should ideally have at least 2 years work experience involving programming and web application development, ideally using Python and Django, and experience with the Linux operating system. It is crucial that the candidate works well in a small team environment while also being able to work effectively on their own. An ability to write clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with a diverse community of scientific software users and developers is essential. Familiarity with the processes involving the Software Development Life Cycle is highly desirable.