{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"be8b07da89a2fb7b97382d0c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/be8b07da89a2fb7b97382d0c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/be8b07da89a2fb7b97382d0c","title":"Scientific Cloud Applications Developer","description":"Overview:\n\nLynker, a Federal Government Contractor, is seeking a talented Scientific Cloud Applications Developer to fill a full-time position supporting the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). SWPC operates 24/7 to monitor and forecast conditions in the space environment that affect the performance and reliability of critical technologies on Earth and in space. SWPC supports national security, transportation, power grid resilience, emergency management, commercial space operations, and international aviation services.\n\nThe Scientific Cloud Applications Developer will support the design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of scientific applications and supporting infrastructure used by the Space Weather Forecast Office and related SWPC operational teams. This position is focused on operational application development, AWS integration, database management, containerization, and Java & Python-based software engineering. The incumbent will work across the full software development lifecycle, translating forecaster needs into reliable, maintainable, secure, and operational applications.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nDuties of the Scientific Cloud Applications Developer will include the following:\n\nDesign, develop, test, deploy, and sustain operational scientific applications supporting SWPC forecast operations, data integration, product generation, workflow automation, and mission support functions.\nDevelop and maintain Python-based applications, backend services, APIs, data processing workflows, and automation scripts supporting operational space weather applications and infrastructure.\nDevelop, maintain, and support containerized applications and services using Docker or equivalent technologies to improve reproducibility, portability, scalability, cloud readiness, and operational maintainability.\nDevelop and support infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, deployment automation, CI/CD workflows, and cloud-ready application patterns that align with SWPC modernization and agency cloud strategy objectives.\nIntegrate operational applications with AWS services, cloud-native infrastructure, data storage platforms, monitoring tools, and deployment pipelines.\nDesign, develop, maintain, and optimize relational and non-relational database solutions, including SQL-based databases and platforms such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, or equivalent systems.\nIntegrate scientific datasets, model outputs, observational data streams, forecast products, and time-series information into operational applications using scalable and maintainable delivery methods.\nSupport transition of applications from development or prototype environments into operational production environments, ensuring traceability, version control, configuration management, testing, documentation, and stakeholder acceptance.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex operational application issues, including data flow interruptions, database problems, API failures, container issues, deployment defects, performance degradation, and integration failures.\nProvide Tier 3 on-call or escalation support, as required, for database and operational scientific applications, including technical assessment, root-cause analysis, and coordination needed to sustain operational continuity.\nQualifications:\n\nThe Scientific Cloud Applications Developer selected should have the following:\n\nAt least a Master’s degree in atmospheric science, space physics, geophysics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, information systems, or a related STEM discipline, and at least 10 years of experience in related areas.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Requirements\n\nStrong proficiency in Python application development, including backend services, data processing, automation, API development, testing, and maintainable code design.\nStrong Java development experience, including working with Spring Boot, and RESTFUL APIs.\nExperience developing and supporting containerized applications using Docker or equivalent technologies.\nExperience with AWS cloud services, cloud-native application patterns, infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, and operational cloud integration.\nExperience designing, querying, maintaining, and troubleshooting relational databases, including SQL and PostgreSQL or equivalent platforms.\nFamiliarity with non-relational or document/key-value databases such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, or equivalent systems.\n\nThe Ideal Scientific Cloud Applications Developer will have the following:\n\nExperience supporting operational forecasting, scientific computing, environmental prediction, space weather, weather, aviation, emergency management, or other mission-critical operational environments.\nExperience modernizing legacy applications through refactoring, database migration, containerization, API development, or cloud integration.\nExperience with Agile SCRUM, Kanban, GitLab, Jira, or equivalent development and project tracking platforms.\nExperience supporting applications in high-availability or 24/7 operational environments where reliability, maintainability, documentation, and rapid troubleshooting are essential.\n\nAbout Lynker\n\nLynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.\n\nWe focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.\n\nLynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:\n\nComprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost\nHealthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision\nPersonal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays\nHighly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks\n401(k) retirement plan with company-matching\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!\nFlexible spending accounts\nEmployee assistance program (EAP)\nShort- and long-term disability insurance\nLife and accident insurance\nTuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year\nSpot bonuses for exceptional performance\nAnnual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses\nEmployee Referral Program\nFree centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace\nPersonalized career growth plans for every employee\n\nLynker is an E-Verify employer.\n\nLynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.\n\n ️ Fraud Alert: Recruitment Scam Warning: Lynker has been made aware of fraudulent individuals posing as Lynker recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. All legitimate Lynker job postings are listed on our official careers page. Communication from Lynker recruiters will come from an official @lynker.com email address.","company":"Lynker","rawCompany":"lynker","city":"Boulder","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T10:04:52.253Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"19-2021.00","title":"Atmospheric and Space Scientists","slug":"atmospheric-and-space-scientists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Scientific Cloud Applications Developer","description":"Overview:\n\nLynker, a Federal Government Contractor, is seeking a talented Scientific Cloud Applications Developer to fill a full-time position supporting the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). SWPC operates 24/7 to monitor and forecast conditions in the space environment that affect the performance and reliability of critical technologies on Earth and in space. SWPC supports national security, transportation, power grid resilience, emergency management, commercial space operations, and international aviation services.\n\nThe Scientific Cloud Applications Developer will support the design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of scientific applications and supporting infrastructure used by the Space Weather Forecast Office and related SWPC operational teams. This position is focused on operational application development, AWS integration, database management, containerization, and Java & Python-based software engineering. The incumbent will work across the full software development lifecycle, translating forecaster needs into reliable, maintainable, secure, and operational applications.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nDuties of the Scientific Cloud Applications Developer will include the following:\n\nDesign, develop, test, deploy, and sustain operational scientific applications supporting SWPC forecast operations, data integration, product generation, workflow automation, and mission support functions.\nDevelop and maintain Python-based applications, backend services, APIs, data processing workflows, and automation scripts supporting operational space weather applications and infrastructure.\nDevelop, maintain, and support containerized applications and services using Docker or equivalent technologies to improve reproducibility, portability, scalability, cloud readiness, and operational maintainability.\nDevelop and support infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, deployment automation, CI/CD workflows, and cloud-ready application patterns that align with SWPC modernization and agency cloud strategy objectives.\nIntegrate operational applications with AWS services, cloud-native infrastructure, data storage platforms, monitoring tools, and deployment pipelines.\nDesign, develop, maintain, and optimize relational and non-relational database solutions, including SQL-based databases and platforms such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, or equivalent systems.\nIntegrate scientific datasets, model outputs, observational data streams, forecast products, and time-series information into operational applications using scalable and maintainable delivery methods.\nSupport transition of applications from development or prototype environments into operational production environments, ensuring traceability, version control, configuration management, testing, documentation, and stakeholder acceptance.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex operational application issues, including data flow interruptions, database problems, API failures, container issues, deployment defects, performance degradation, and integration failures.\nProvide Tier 3 on-call or escalation support, as required, for database and operational scientific applications, including technical assessment, root-cause analysis, and coordination needed to sustain operational continuity.\nQualifications:\n\nThe Scientific Cloud Applications Developer selected should have the following:\n\nAt least a Master’s degree in atmospheric science, space physics, geophysics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, information systems, or a related STEM discipline, and at least 10 years of experience in related areas.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Requirements\n\nStrong proficiency in Python application development, including backend services, data processing, automation, API development, testing, and maintainable code design.\nStrong Java development experience, including working with Spring Boot, and RESTFUL APIs.\nExperience developing and supporting containerized applications using Docker or equivalent technologies.\nExperience with AWS cloud services, cloud-native application patterns, infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, and operational cloud integration.\nExperience designing, querying, maintaining, and troubleshooting relational databases, including SQL and PostgreSQL or equivalent platforms.\nFamiliarity with non-relational or document/key-value databases such as DynamoDB, MongoDB, or equivalent systems.\n\nThe Ideal Scientific Cloud Applications Developer will have the following:\n\nExperience supporting operational forecasting, scientific computing, environmental prediction, space weather, weather, aviation, emergency management, or other mission-critical operational environments.\nExperience modernizing legacy applications through refactoring, database migration, containerization, API development, or cloud integration.\nExperience with Agile SCRUM, Kanban, GitLab, Jira, or equivalent development and project tracking platforms.\nExperience supporting applications in high-availability or 24/7 operational environments where reliability, maintainability, documentation, and rapid troubleshooting are essential.\n\nAbout Lynker\n\nLynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.\n\nWe focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.\n\nLynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:\n\nComprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost\nHealthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision\nPersonal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays\nHighly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks\n401(k) retirement plan with company-matching\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!\nFlexible spending accounts\nEmployee assistance program (EAP)\nShort- and long-term disability insurance\nLife and accident insurance\nTuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year\nSpot bonuses for exceptional performance\nAnnual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses\nEmployee Referral Program\nFree centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace\nPersonalized career growth plans for every employee\n\nLynker is an E-Verify employer.\n\nLynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.\n\n ️ Fraud Alert: Recruitment Scam Warning: Lynker has been made aware of fraudulent individuals posing as Lynker recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. All legitimate Lynker job postings are listed on our official careers page. 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