Meteorological Developer

University of Maryland, College Park

College Park, Maryland, US
Base: $80,000 - $120,000; bonus/equity: not specif...
Onsite
Bachelor's degree in atmospheric science or computer science
2+ years software development or data visualization experience
Python programming for operational linux server environments
The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Meteorological Developer to create data visualization applications that support weather analytics for regional stakeholders. The role requires expertise in software and web development, particularly within the context of meteorological data processing and visualization

Job Summary

  • The position involves creating data visualization applications that synthesize impactful weather information to support regional government and industry decisions.
  • Candidates will manage the development and operations for the Maryland Mesonet production suite, including website and database management.
  • The role requires working closely with the University of Maryland-College Park IT team to ensure the security of web resources.

Matching Summary

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The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Meteorological Developer to create data visualization applications that support weather analytics for regional stakeholders. The role requires expertise in software and web development, particularly within the context of meteorological data processing and visualization.

Salary

Base: $80,000 - $120,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Faculty benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Atmospheric Science or Computer Science
  • 2+ years software development or data visualization experience
  • Python programming for operational Linux server environments
  • JavaScript (React, jQuery), HTML5, CSS, and PHP web development
  • SQL database administration and maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with GRIB, NETCDF, HDF weather data formats
  • Linux systems in uptime-predicated production environments
  • Collaborative development environment familiarity
  • Experience handling large datasets for research
  • Background working with academia or government agencies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related physical or computational scientific field
  • Minimum 2 years demonstrated experience in software development or data visualization
  • Program development experience for operational Linux server environments
  • Web development experience using JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and PHP
  • Familiarity with collaborative development environments including version control

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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