Data Engineer

Job Overview

A successful candidate for this role will manage and support our client's efforts to develop and maintain data assimilation software; working with the infrastructure team to provide data, workflow, and platform infrastructure support.

This position demands a strong understanding of Unix system programming, with a significant focus on data infrastructure including database application development (MySQL), web API development, and data pipelines. The role requires competencies in modern software engineering practices, including source code management, agile development methodologies, and issue tracking.

• Database application development and database administration.
• HTTP REST API development and governance.
• Python and shell scripting.
• Data pipeline authoring and maintenance.
• Advanced skill in UNIX system internals and environment management, including system organization and best practices.
• AWS infrastructure, and infra‑as‑code systems such as Cloud Formation.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse and multidisciplinary team.

• Experience with system programming languages including C, C++, and Fortran.
• Advanced skill with UNIX build system tools such as Autotools, Make, and CMake.
• Knowledgeable of fundamental concepts of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Skilled in setup, management, and use of heterogeneous computing environments (HPC, cloud, workstations).
• Excellent communication abilities, capable of explaining complex technical details to audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Knowledgeable in object oriented and generic programming.

• Experience working with HPC systems.
• Experience working with several cloud service providers including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of data pipeline/DAG (directed acyclic graph) concepts and their application in DA/NWP.

Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field and extensive and progressive relevant experience, which is typically gained by eight to twelve years of experience.

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Boulder, CO.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Boulder, CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.