Website Developer
Lynker Corporation2 months ago
Boulder, CO, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Write, refactor, maintain, and test scientific software for observational data processing, model execution, and experimental workflows.
- Support containerization of scientific applications using Docker or Singularity.
- Design, set up, and execute testbed experiments integrating model outputs and observational inputs into forecast workflows.
- Analyze and quality-control space weather model and observational datasets for experiments and product validation.
- Develop graphical user interfaces and visualization tools for forecast tools and data products.
- Collaborate with research scientists, system engineers, operational staff, and stakeholders.
- Document software, experiments, and evaluation results and contribute to technical briefings and discussions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, atmospheric science, space physics, geophysics, or a similar discipline.
- At least 5 years of web development experience.
- Proficiency in Python, Fortran, or C/C++ and experience in Linux-based environments.
- Familiarity with Git, NetCDF, HDF5, and scripting for workflow automation.
- Ability to analyze complex datasets, perform diagnostics, and communicate results effectively in writing and verbally.
- Preferred experience with Docker or Singularity, high-performance computing systems, atmospheric or heliophysical modeling systems, operational forecast environments, research-to-operations processes, and collaborative scientific software development.
- A master’s or Ph.D. in a related discipline is preferred but not required if experience is commensurate.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare with no monthly employee cost, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and accident insurance, and an employee assistance program.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, training and workforce improvement reimbursement.
- Spot bonuses, annual employee recognition awards with bonuses, and an employee referral program.
- Free self-directed learning management system and personalized career growth plans.
- Long-term contract; position is ideally based in Boulder, Colorado but may be remote for the right candidate.
About Lynker Corporation
Lynker Corporation provides scientific and technical consulting, geospatial solutions, and software development to U.S. environmental and water-resource agencies under services contracts. The company supports NOAA and the National Weather Service with meteorology, GIS, and forecasting tool development, and delivers program and portfolio management across conservation and resource programs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Lynker is a privately held contractor.