Lynker · 3 months ago
Scientific Programmer
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scientific Programmer to join their team, focusing on data analysis, software development, and working with geospatial applications.
EducationEnvironmental ConsultingGovernmentInformation TechnologyWater
Responsibilities
Data analysis and GIS
Software development including Python, Integrated Development Environments, debugging principles, continuous integration testing and automated documentation
Databases and queries in PostgreSQL
Working with geospatial applications such as QGIS, libraries such as Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL), and OGC web services
Horizontal and vertical datums as well as transformations in the context of point and raster data
Version control best practices and experience with version control software such as Git
Mapping standards and techniques
Container-based software development and deployment platforms
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Marine Science, Engineering, Biology, Oceanography, or related field
5+ years of related experience
Software development experience, including Python, integrated development environments, debugging principles, continuous integration testing, and automated documentation
Version control best practices and experience with version control software such as Git
Container-based software development and deployment platforms experience, such as Docker
Must be proficient in Geospatial data systems configuration; production techniques; and database manipulation
Experience with digital cartography, image processing, concept formulation, metadata documentation, software architecture and engineering
Experience with integration of general software applications, GIS software, statistics, and GIS operation
Preferred
Knowledge of different types of remote sensing data and working with the government sector is beneficial
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Company
Lynker
Lynker provides innovative solutions to support global environmental security and economic prosperity.
501-1000 employees
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