Remote - Senior Software Engineer Scientific Programmer

Job Family :

Software Development & Support (Digital)

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain NACI

What You Will Do :

Guidehouse Digital is currently seeking a Remote Senior Software Engineer- Python - /Scientific Programmer - to support our federal project, in Silver Spring, MD. Remote work is possible subject to approval.

The National Weather Service’s (NWS) Meteorological Development Laboratory (MDL) conducts, and sponsors applied research and development for the improvement of diagnostic and prognostic weather information; data depiction and utilization; warning and forecast product preparation; and data and forecast evaluation.

The successful candidate will focus on the reengineering and refactoring of the current NBM software system. Current design of the system does not easily allow for the use of Python packages that leverage both advanced statistical packages and AI learning algorithms. Without the use of these resources, making notable improvements with each successive NBM development cycle will be very challenging. The scope of this software redesign is to holistically allow for the full value chain of the forecast process, from data collection and intelligent model blending to its dissemination of probabilistic and uncertainty weather information aligned with NOAA’s IDSS paradigm.

• Develop a next-generation statistical post-processing software system leveraging modern programming languages and paradigms to facilitate the transition of the NBM into a state-of-the- art fully probabilistic post-processing system.

• Collaborate with Management and Team Leads to identify end-user requirements and specifications

• Apply engineering principles and best practices to the creation of computer programs and data management.

• Design algorithms and flowcharts to create new software programs and systems

• Compile and assess user feedback to improve software performance

• Test programs and applications

• Troubleshoot, debug, maintain and improve existing software

• Develop a flexible metadata scheme to work with the software that accommodates a diverse collection of meteorological and geophysical fields; voluminous data sources (e.g. ensemble-based NWP); and statistical post-processing methods.

• Incorporate and modernize existing Fortran code from the current MDL post-processing software system as needed.

• Develop technical documentation to guide future software development projects

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident is required for the position.

Candidate must successfully pass a Federal Background Investigation.

What You Will Need :

• BS/BA in Computer Science

• 6-8 years in software development and software engineering (Senior resource)

• Advanced shell scripting skills Fortran and python program calls

• Advanced knowledge and experience with modern Fortran (2003 and later) and or C/C

• Advanced knowledge and experience with Python using scientific libraries such as NumPy and SciPy.

• Familiarity with scientific dataset formats including NetCDF and HDF (preferably familiar with GRIB2)

• Familiarity with programming language interoperability

• Strong problem solving and logical thinking skills

• Experience writing and running automated tests

• Work location Silver Spring, MD. - when the government returns to normal

Remote work is possible subject to approval.

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident is required for the position.

• Candidate must successfully pass a Federal Background Investigation.

What Would Be Nice to Have :

• Proficient in Job Scheduling/Management software for high-performance computing systems; some knowledge of qsub/ecflow

• Familiarity with parallel processing APIs (OpenMP, MPI)

• Familiarity with git and subversion version control software (enough knowledge to checkout to local repository/branch and save and push updated code)

• Familiarity with security groups, role permissions etc.

• Familiarity with Gerrit/Jenkins

• Strong writing skills for documentation purposes

The annual salary range for this position is $75,000.00-$112,500.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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