Scientific Applications Programmer II

Job Description Job Description Position Objective: 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.

Axiom, 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. Job Description:

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

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Tier II) clearance. Axiom offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance and matching 401(k) contribution. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Job Posted by ApplicantPro