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# Scientific Programmer

- **Company:** Lynker Technologies
- **Location:** College Park, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Databases, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Digital Mapping, GIS Applications, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Metadata, Software Architecture, Quantum GIS (QGIS), Software Engineering, Web Services, Git, Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL), Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usd1d876c7cd030721b3adbcf916e3a0bd

## About the Role

As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scientific Programmer to join our growing team., * Must have a Bachelor's degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Marine Science, Engineering, Biology, Oceanography, or related field.

 * 5+ years of related experience.
 * Software development experience, including Python, integrated development environments, debugging principles, continuous integration testing, and automated documentation.
 * Version control best practices and experience with version control software such as Git.
 * Container-based software development and deployment platforms experience, such as Docker.
 * Must be proficient in Geospatial data systems configuration; production techniques; and database manipulation.
 * Experience with digital cartography, image processing, concept formulation, metadata documentation, software architecture and engineering.
 * Experience with integration of general software applications, GIS software, statistics, and GIS operation.
 * Knowledge of different types of remote sensing data and working with the government sector is beneficial.

## Description

Duties of the Scientific Programmer will include the following:

 * Data analysis and GIS.
 * Software development including Python, Integrated Development Environments, debugging principles, continuous integration testing and automated documentation. Databases and queries in PostgreSQL.
 * Working with geospatial applications such as QGIS, libraries such as Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL), and OGC web services.
 * Horizontal and vertical datums as well as transformations in the context of point and raster data.
 * Version control best practices and experience with version control software such as Git.
 * Mapping standards and techniques.
 * Container-based software development and deployment platforms., We are looking for a remote Scientific Programmer. KEY DUTIES · Work with NOAA government staff to coordinate science products, algorithm integration, and science processing fo…
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