Software Programmer Associate

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Agency Specific

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Programming

Job Qualifications:

Skills:Software Applications, Software Systems, Systems Software

Certifications:

Experience:4 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) is part of the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NDBC is responsible for a global network of buoys that provide data used for real-time weather observations, forecasting, climate prediction, and tsunami warnings. Lynker, as the primary contractor on the NDBC program, is seeking a Scientific Applications Programmer II who will help develop and maintain software solutions used to receive, quality check, distribute, and archive data from NDBC’s global network of buoys. The successful candidate will help drive the solutions for the next generation of NDBC’s IT systems.

Education Requirements: BS/BA degree Computer Science, Computer or Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Mathematics is preferred.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to implement easily maintained software code that meets customer requirements and follows industry best practices.

• Team with coworkers to quickly learn NDBC domain knowledge and apply it to software development.

• Gather/clarify requirements from stakeholders/end users; demonstrate frequent progress in the form of working software that can be reviewed by stakeholders to ensure requirements are being met.

• Collaborate with team members, and end users ensuring regular clear communication on status, challenges, and next steps.

• Provide recommendations for software architecture and design decisions.

• Refactor existing code to improve the overall codebase.

• In cooperation with the end user, test application software to ensure accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness to achieve desired results.

• Assist in troubleshooting software applications with a priority on resolving any impacts to NDBC dataflow.

• Troubleshoot and analyze reasons for application failure and revise assigned programs and/or procedures as necessary.

• Follow configuration management and source code control requirements.

• Follow secure coding best practices.

• Program/code solutions using approved programming languages.

• In cooperation with technical support and operations staff, prepare application software procedures and documentation for use, operation, back-up and recovery, problem resolution, shutdown and initialization, and process automation following standardized formats.

• Document new programs or changes to existing programs following standardized formats.

Experience Requirements:

• 4 years or more experience in converting scientific, engineering, and other technical problem formulations into software applications that meet identified requirements.

• Demonstrated experience with industry standard concepts, best practices, and procedures in software design and development.

• Ability to rapidly implement easily maintained code that meets customer requirements.

• Knowledge of web-based development and database concepts are highly desired.

• Experience with programming applications used for environmental data collection and analysis is preferred.

• Good working knowledge of Java, PHP, C/C++, SQL, XML, and HTML preferred.

• Experience with LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and Tomcat development is desired.

• Knowledge of both Linux and Windows operating systems preferred.

• Experience with agile and/or cloud development is considered a plus.

• Knowledge of secure coding best practices is desired.

Other:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Tier II) clearance.

• 100% remote work is an option but require onsite travel to pickup badge and equipment.

Location:

Must be able to commute to below location for onboarding and offboarding activities such as badge and equipment pickup/return

NATIONAL DATA BUOY CENTER

BLDG 3205/3203

STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS 35929

The likely salary range for this position is $63,750 - $86,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.