Remote Web Developer for Space Weather Testbed

Lynker; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with company matching

ESOP

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Spot bonuses

Annual recognition awards

LMS access

Career growth plans

Referral program

Job summary

Lynker is seeking a sharp Web Developer for a long-term contract to support the National Centers for Environmental Prediction at the Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, CO. The role emphasizes developing, maintaining, and testing scientific software tools used in space weather modeling and forecasting, with potential remote work for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, a solid understanding of geophysical data, and the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of web development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Fortran, or C/C++, with Linux-based environments.
• Familiarity with Git, NetCDF, HDF5, and scripting for workflow automation.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and communicate results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Write, refactor, and maintain scientific code for processing observational data, models, and workflows within the SWPC Testbed.
• Support containerization of scientific applications using Docker or Singularity for reproducibility and scalability.
• Assist on testbed experiments, integrating new model outputs and inputs into forecast workflows.
• Perform data analysis and quality control of space weather model and observation datasets.
• Contribute to GUIs or visualization tools to improve usability of forecast tools.

Skills

Python

Fortran

C/C++

Linux

Data analysis

Scientific software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git

NetCDF

HDF5

Docker

Singularity

Job description

Lynker is seeking a sharp Web Developer for a long-term contract to support the National Centers for Environmental Prediction at the Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, CO. The role emphasizes developing, maintaining, and testing scientific software tools used in space weather modeling and forecasting, with potential remote work for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, a solid understanding of geophysical data, and the ability to collaborate with