GIS / Web Developer (Software Engineer)

Requirements: Bachelors or masters degree in engineering, oceanography, information technology, or a related field; alternatively, a bachelors degree may be replaced by 4–5 years of relevant experience beyond the minimum experience requirement. At least 4 years of experience building or supporting cloud-based systems and processes while following sound IT practices. Experience with ArcGIS, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, for publishing, sharing, and managing map layers. Strong Python skills and experience with MATLAB or Fortran. Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Linux, and Git. Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred: experience with the ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript or ArcGIS API for Python.

Preferred: experience sharing data publicly from cloud services such as AWS S3 and CloudFront, or through ArcGIS Online.

Preferred: experience with gridded scientific data such as NetCDF, including tools like xarray, or with satellite products.

Preferred: experience with scheduled jobs and automation on Linux servers. An educational or professional background in oceanography or meteorology, or an interest in these fields, is preferred.

Responsibilities: Develop and enhance web software for visualizing coastal ocean forecasts and assessing their quality. Design clear, user-friendly interfaces for forecast model developers and forecast users. Build and expand an interactive map viewer for comparing ocean forecasts with satellite and in-situ observations. Create tools for routine quality checks of forecast products and observations using spatial and time-series methods. Maintain and improve automated cloud processes that convert model and satellite data into map layers. Test, document, and support the software we develop.

Technologies: APIAWSCloudCSSFortranGitSupportJavaScriptLinuxMatlabPythonSpringWebDevOps More: Join our small team building and operating web map tools for ocean forecast data. Youll help keep a daily data pipeline and web map viewer running smoothly, improve them over time, and collaborate with scientists and partner teams across the agency. We offer an annual salary of $105,000–$110,000 and benefits including 401(k) matching, dental, disability, health and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement. The role is hybrid remote in Silver Spring, Maryland. last updated 45 week of 2026