Scientific Application Programmer - Workflow Development for Regional Applications

Lynker Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Lynker Corporation is looking for a part-time Scientific Application Programmer to support the development and modernization of its wind and storm surge watch/warning software. This role requires expertise in algorithms and software development to transition applications to a new platform while ensuring functionality through regular calibration and updates.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare with no cost

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance and training reimbursement

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Short and long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Technical background in Hazard Services and National Weather Service processes.
• Experience in collaborative software development with Git and GitHub.
• Proven proficiency in Python and Unix Shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Support transition of software applications to the Hazard Services platform.
• Perform annual configuration and calibration updates for applications.
• Scope and develop requirements for software transitions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Python

Unix Shell Scripting

Version Control (Git, GitHub)

Job description

Overview

Lynker is seeking a Scientific Application Programmer - Workflow Development for Regional Applications, for a part-time position to support development, testing, configuration, and modernization of its tropical cyclone wind and storm surge watch/warning software applications. These applications are based on algorithms that use output from NHC’s Wind Speed Probability and Probabilistic Storm Surge Models run on the National Weather Service Weather and Climate Operational Supercomputing System (WCOSS).

Responsibilities

The Scientific Application Programmer - Workflow Development for Regional Applications, will help scope and develop requirements to transition the wind watch/warning software to the Hazard Services platform. Furthermore, the candidate is expected to support development efforts to transition the software to Hazard Services and support existing efforts to finalize transition of the storm surge watch/warning software to Hazard Services. The candidate will also assist with the annual configuration updates required of the applications.

These watch/warning applications use complex algorithm workflows driven by NHC’s Wind Speed Probability and Probabilistic Storm Surge Models. These models produce probabilistic guidance that serve as the basis for the algorithms to recommend the location and timing of wind and surge watches and warnings. The algorithms require annual calibration and their recommendations are subject to continuity constraints. The candidate may also be tasked to help with annual algorithm calibration and configuration updates.

Responsibilities of the Scientific Application Programmer - Workflow Development for Regional Applications, will include the following:

• Perform annual configuration and calibration updates of both wind and surge watch/warning applications as needed.
• Support the transition of the storm surge watch/warning application into Hazard Services.
• Scope/develop requirements to fully transition the wind watch/warning application into Hazard Services.
• Support the development and transition of the wind watch/warning application into Hazard Services.

Qualifications

The Ideal Qualifications of the Scientific Application Programmer - Workflow Development for Regional Applications, include the following:

• Technical background and knowledge of the Hazard Services application and the National Weather Service and NHC Watch Warning program and processes. The candidate needs to have proven experience in these areas.
• Proficiency in the Python and Unix Shell scripting languages
• Experience in collaborative software development and source code management using version control systems, such as Git and GitHub
• Knowledge of software development life cycle and methods, such as Agile and continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex software systems

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• 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

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.