Scientific Cloud Applications Developer

Lynker

Scientific Cloud Applications Developer building AWS-integrated Python and Java systems for Lynker, a scientific and technical services company. Supporting 24/7 space weather forecasting operations at SWPC.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Python and Java application development, including backend services and API integration, while leveraging AWS cloud services and containerization technologies. Proficient in database management and operational support within mission-critical environments.

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Python Application DevelopmentJava Development with Spring BootAWS Cloud Services IntegrationContainerization with DockerRelational Database Management

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaSpring BootRESTful APIsSQLPostgreSQLDynamoDBMongoDBData ProcessingAutomation

Tools & Technologies

DockerAWSGitLabJiraAgile ScrumKanban

Industry Keywords

Atmospheric ScienceSpace PhysicsGeophysicsScientific ComputingOperational ForecastingEnvironmental PredictionMission-Critical Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerDynamoDBJavaMongoDBPostgresPythonSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, deploy, and sustain operational scientific applications supporting SWPC forecast operations, data integration, product generation, workflow automation, and mission support
Develop and maintain Python applications, backend services, APIs, data-processing workflows, and automation scripts
Develop and support containerized applications and services using Docker or equivalent technologies
Support infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, deployment automation, CI/CD workflows, and cloud-ready application patterns
Integrate applications with AWS services, cloud-native infrastructure, data storage platforms, monitoring tools, and deployment pipelines
Design, develop, maintain, and optimize relational and non-relational database solutions
Integrate scientific datasets, model outputs, observational data streams, forecast products, and time-series information
Transition applications from development or prototype environments into production
Troubleshoot operational application, database, API, container, deployment, performance, and integration issues
Provide Tier 3 on-call or escalation support, root-cause analysis, and coordination to sustain operational continuity

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a Master’s degree in atmospheric science, space physics, geophysics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, information systems, or a related STEM discipline
At least 10 years of experience in related areas
Strong proficiency in Python application development, backend services, data processing, automation, API development, testing, and maintainable code design
Strong Java development experience, including Spring Boot and RESTful APIs
Experience developing and supporting containerized applications using Docker or equivalent technologies
Experience with AWS cloud services, cloud-native application patterns, infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, and operational cloud integration
Experience designing, querying, maintaining, and troubleshooting relational databases, including SQL and PostgreSQL or equivalent platforms
Familiarity with non-relational or document/key-value databases such as DynamoDB and MongoDB
Experience in operational forecasting, scientific computing, environmental prediction, space weather, weather, aviation, emergency management, or other mission-critical operational environments is ideal
Experience modernizing legacy applications is ideal
Experience with Agile Scrum, Kanban, GitLab, Jira, or equivalent platforms is ideal
Experience supporting high-availability or 24/7 operational environments is ideal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Personal Time Off (PTO) policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/training/workforce improvement reimbursement
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System
Personalized career growth plans for every employee