Scientific Programmer

Role Description

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scientific Programmer to join our growing team.

• 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.

Qualifications

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

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.