PHP/Python Software Engineer

Ace Info Solutions, a  Guidehouse Company is currently seeking a PHP/Python Developer to support our federal project, in College Park, MD. This position is remote.

 

The mission of the National Weather Service (NWS), an agency within the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is to provide weather, water and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, and its adjacent waters and oceans to protect life and property and to enhance the national economy.  The Weather and Climate Infrastructure Services (WCCIS) contract supports the NWS's Central Processing and Information Dissemination portfolios. The contract is managed by the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Central Operations (NCO).

 

WCCIS supports NCO's mission which is to deliver national and global weather, water, climate and space weather guidance, forecasts, warnings and analyses to a broad range of users and partners. These products and services respond to user needs to protect life and property, enhance the nation's economy, and support the nation's growing need for environmental information.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

This candidate will perform mostly back-end and some front-end development work in support of NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS’s full stack consists mostly of PHP and Python while the front end is JavaScript, and will be using Vue.js moving forward.

 

May contribute using various languages such as PHP, Python, and JavaScript using both OOP and functional programming paradigms. Will participate in both unit testing and full integrated system testing. Applications will include standard software tools and/or services for decoding, calculation and display of scientific data including satellite, radar, observational, numerical forecast models, and forecast products.  Specific activities will include:

• Design, test and develop the software to meet requirements
• Recommend upgrades for existing systems and programs
• Develop separate elements of a software that work well in the program as a whole
• Create various diagrams, flowcharts and models that illustrate the type of code needed for programmers
• Ensure continued functionality of a program during maintenance and testing of software
• Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance
• Revisit the development process to fix bugs or address client concerns

 

 

Must also be able to:

 

• Decide which technologies and languages are best for the project
• Design the architecture of the components of an application
• Build and test Application Program Interfaces (APIs)
• Test sites and applications in different browsers and environments
• Test new features thoroughly to ensure they perform the correct task in all cases
• Run performance bench marking tests
• Refactor and optimize existing code
• Document code so other developers can understand and contribute to it
• Fix bugs in existing projects
• Review colleagues' code
• Meet with product owners, designers, developers and project staff for progress updates
• Contribute to implementing an agile product development environment
• Effectively communicate technical information and work status accurately and reliably to project leads and managers.

Requirements

 

Required qualifications:

 

• • BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related field or the equivalent.
  • 6 years of progressive experience in programming in an enterprise setting using PHP and/or Python
  • Proficient in PHP and/or Python server-side development
  • Strong knowledge in JavaScript client-side development
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Comfortable in a fast pace work environment
  • Strong problem-solving experience and driven work ethic

   

  Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to pass a background investigation for a position of public trust
  • Ability to work under general supervision
  • U.S. Citizen or Green card  is required for the position. Candidate must successfully pass a Federal Background Investigation. 

 

 

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Compensation

The annaul salary for this position generally ranges between $105,000.00  to $115,000.00. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2. 

Company Description

Dovel Technologies and its Family of Companies (Medical Science & Computing and Ace Info Solutions) was acquired in October 2021.

 

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.

 

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

 

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