Position Description (Remote)
Will perform development in support of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Will contribute using various languages such as Java, Python, and C using both OOP and functional programming paradigms. Will participate in both unit testing and full integrated system testing. Applications will include standard software tools and/or services for decoding, calculation and display of scientific data including satellite, radar, observational, numerical forecast models, and forecast products; for creating and editing graphical products; and to transform such graphics into alternative data formats such as BUFR, GRIB, GIF, and agency-specified formats.

Specific activities will include:

• Bug fixing and developing new products as requested by the product owner
• Integrating, testing, and supporting software developed by other centers or development partners
• Maintaining the software test environment to support migration activities, including auto-builds of stand-alone executables on servers and simulation of user operations.

Required Skills
3 years of experience with writing code in one or more programming or scripting languages. Must also be able to:

• Document code so other developers can understand and contribute to it
• Fix bugs in existing projects
• Review colleagues' code
• Meet with designers, developers, and project staff for progress updates
• Contribute to implementing an agile product development environment
• Effectively communicate technical information and work status accurately and reliably to project leads and managers
• Write code using Java and Python

Desired 

• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Git and GitLab CI/CD
• Experience in AGILE development
• Background in Meteorology (or other Physical Sciences)

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

Education
BS in computer science, physics, meteorology, related discipline, or equivalent.

Benefits

All full time employees are eligible for the following benefits upon starting: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.

Location

Work is based in Suitland, MD. This role is eligible for 100% remote work.

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.