Python Developer / Scientific Programmer

at SAIC
Published July 25, 2022
Location Greenbelt, MD
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Job ID: 2210827

Location: GREENBELT , MD , US

Date Posted: 2022-07-22

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Goddard Modeling and Assimilation Office (GMAO) at NASA/GSFC is looking for a Python developer / scientific programmer to enhance and develop on-line data and image delivery systems and to maintain data visualization and statistical analysis packages. Experience with Database Management is also needed. Responsibilities will include working on GMAO's Framework for Live User-Invoked Data (FLUID) and migrating key software packages to Python-3.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Migrating key software packages to Python-3
  • Developing and maintaining GMAO on-line data and image delivery systems including web-based utilities managed under FLUID.
  • Optimize codes and employ innovative technologies to improve on-demand data access and visualization of high-resolution global data sets.
  • Provide necessary documentation and updates when necessary to stay abreast in the current technological industry and climate.
  • Support Python development efforts within GMAO by providing guidance and answering questions.
  • Maintain and develop software packages for statistical analysis of earth science data.

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum bachelor's degree (B.S.) in computer science or related field, plus 3 years with experience in Earth and physical science applications as well as Earth observation data types and formats, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Experience working on Unix/Linux platforms.
  • Strong Python programming skills.
  • Experience working with large scientific datasets and a variety of data formats (including netCDF and HDF).
  • Experience with producing high-quality visualizations for earth-related sciences.
  • Experience with version control software such as Git.
  • Proven ability to quickly master new programming languages.
  • Demonstrated availability to work well in a team environment.
  • Solid communication skills, both oral and written.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Fortran and/or C, C++ .
  • Experience working with virtual environments such as the Anaconda Python distribution.
  • Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and experience with an OOP programming language.
  • Experience querying SQL databases.
  • Experience or knowledge in a geospatial data visualization Python library such as Basemap or CartoPy.
  • Experience with Web Map Services (WMS) and Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards.
  • Cloud-based service technology and usage.

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