Software Engineer/Programmer

Job Title: Software Engineer II

Location-Type: Hybrid, Boulder, CO (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Start Date: 2 weeks from verbal offer

Duration: Contract-to-Hire, 6-month contract with conversion goal

Compensation Range: $50/hr - $74.75/hr

Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K

Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship



Job Description:
The client is seeking a Software Engineer II to develop and maintain scientific Python libraries, supporting data analysis and visualization workflows for a hybrid research and engineering team.



Job Summary
Develop and extend Python-based scientific computing functions within an established open-source package
Analyze existing codebases and contribute targeted enhancements aligned with team standards
Build and maintain data visualization tools and workflows using Python
Apply object-oriented design principles to produce clean, scalable, and maintainable code
Collaborate with internal and external contributors on shared library development
Manage code changes and contributions using Git/GitHub or a comparable version control system
Participate in Agile or Scrum development processes, including sprint planning and code reviews



Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
3 years of Python development experience, including work with scientific libraries such as Xarray, NumPy, or Dask
Demonstrated experience with data visualization in Python
Proficiency with Git, GitHub, or equivalent version control tooling
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies



Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in a technical or scientific discipline
Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source Python packages
Background in object-oriented software design and architecture
Candidate GitHub profile or portfolio of public code contributions