Website Developer, Mid Level

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Job Summary:

Lynker is a growing, employee-owned business specializing in scientific and technical services. They are seeking a Web Developer to support the National Centers for Environmental Prediction by developing and maintaining scientific software tools for space weather modeling and forecasting.

Responsibilities:

• Write, refactor, and maintain scientific code for processing observational data, running models, and supporting experimental workflows within the SWPC Testbed.

• Support containerization of scientific applications using tools such as Docker or Singularity to ensure reproducibility and scalability.

• Assist in the design, setup, and execution of testbed experiments, including integration of new model output and observational inputs into forecast workflows.

• Perform data analysis and quality control of space weather model and observational datasets to support testbed experiments and product validation.

• Contribute to the development of graphical user interfaces or visualization tools that enhance the usability of forecast tools and data products.

• Collaborate with research scientists, system engineers, and operational staff to ensure code and workflows are aligned with SWPC operational constraints and priorities.

• Support documentation of software, experiments, and evaluation results, and contribute to briefings or technical discussions with stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, atmospheric science, space physics, geophysics, or similar, from an accredited institution.

• 5+ years of web development experience.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Fortran, or C/C++, with experience working in Linux-based environments.

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), data formats (e.g., NetCDF, HDF5), and scripting for workflow automation.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets, perform diagnostics, and communicate results effectively in both written and verbal formats.

Preferred:

• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Singularity) and high-performance computing (HPC) systems.

• Familiarity with atmospheric, heliophysical, or magnetospheric modeling systems or frameworks.

• Understanding of operational forecast environments and the research-to-operations process.

• Experience working on collaborative scientific software development projects or in a testbed environment.

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a related discipline is preferred but not required if experience is commensurate.

Company:

Lynker provides innovative solutions to support global environmental security and economic prosperity. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, USA, team size 501-1000 employees, currently Late Stage. Lynker has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.