Scientific Programmer

Lynker Corporation•Silver Spring, MD

3d•$78,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved National nautical charts and hydrographic surveys. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scientific Programmer to join our growing team.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of different types of remote sensing data and working with the government sector is beneficial.

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.

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