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Stennis Space Center, MS, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $62,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Software Quality, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Data Processing, Scripting, ReactJS, System Availability, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Data Management, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control, Serverless Computing, Legacy Systems - **Published:** June 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8977836/scientific-programmer ## About the Role Experience/Skills: * 2 years of experience. * Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in Python and Bash for automation and data processing. * Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda and serverless architecture. * Web Technologies: Strong understanding of React and TypeScript for front-end interface management. * Database Management: Experience writing and optimizing PL/SQL queries and managing relational databases. * Version Control & DevOps: Advanced knowledge of Git and GitLab CI/CD workflows. * API Development: Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs. Preferred Qualifications: Experience/Skills: * Data Stewardship: Previous experience working within data-heavy contracts or meteorological data formats. * Legacy Migration: Proven track record of successfully "lifting and shifting" or refactoring aging infrastructure into cloud-native environments. * Agile Methodology: Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with a focus on iterative delivery. * System Security: Familiarity with implementing security best practices within AWS environments. Education: * BS/BA Degree in an IT/IS field, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent bootcamp/self-taught experience. ## Description Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Scientific Programmer in support of our NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Data Stewardship Division (DSD) customer. This division works in partnership with NOAA and the broader community to develop and maintain a robust and efficient infrastructure of hardware, software, and processes to support the ingest, long-term preservation, and delivery of environmental data products spanning the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun. In this role, this individual will be responsible for stewardship of our nation's environmental data. Key Responsibilities: Infrastructure Modernization: Drive the transition of legacy systems to modern architectures. System Maintenance: Proactively monitor and maintain aging infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance. Development & Integration: Design and implement scalable solutions using serverless technologies and robust backend scripting. Documentation & Quality Control: Maintain rigorous documentation standards by utilizing Pull Requests (PRs) to record architectural changes, code updates, and completed tasks. 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