Scientific Programmer

Lynker

Scientific Programmer developing software solutions for weather and climate science at Lynker. Engaging in data analysis, GIS, and software development projects within a dynamic team.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerPostgresPythonRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonPostgreSQLGISGDALDockerdigital cartographyimage processingmetadata documentationsoftware architecturedatabase manipulation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in GISBachelor’s degree in Remote SensingBachelor’s degree in Marine ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in BiologyBachelor’s degree in Oceanography