Job Title: Scientific Programmer
Clearance Required: Public Trust
Work Location: Remote
Alpha Omega is seeking a qualified Scientific Programmer in support of our NOAA
National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Data Stewardship Division
(DSD) customer. This division works in partnership with NOAA and the broader
community to develop and maintain a robust and efficient infrastructure of
hardware, software, and processes to support the ingest, long-term preservation,
and delivery of environmental data products spanning the depths of the ocean to
the surface of the sun. In this role, this individual will be responsible for
stewardship of our nation’s environmental data.
Key Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Modernization: Drive the transition of legacy systems to modern
architectures.
System Maintenance: Proactively monitor and maintain aging infrastructure to
ensure high availability and performance.
Development & Integration: Design and implement scalable solutions using
serverless technologies and robust backend scripting.
Documentation & Quality Control: Maintain rigorous documentation standards by
utilizing Pull Requests (PRs) to record architectural changes, code updates, and
completed tasks.
CI/CD Management: Oversee automated deployment pipelines to ensure code quality
and streamlined delivery cycles.
Required Qualifications:
Experience/Skills:
2 years of experience.
Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in Python and Bash for automation and
data processing.
Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda and serverless
architecture.
Web Technologies: Strong understanding of React and TypeScript for front-end
interface management.
Database Management: Experience writing and optimizing PL/SQL queries and
managing relational databases.
Version Control & DevOps: Advanced knowledge of Git and GitLab
CI/CD workflows.
API Development: Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience/Skills:
Data Stewardship: Previous experience working within data-heavy contracts or
meteorological data formats.
Legacy Migration: Proven track record of successfully "lifting and shifting"
or refactoring aging infrastructure into cloud-native environments.
Agile Methodology: Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with a
focus on iterative delivery.
System Security: Familiarity with implementing security best practices within
AWS environments.
Education:
BS/BA Degree in an IT/IS field, such as Computer Science, Information
Systems, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent
bootcamp/self-taught experience.
Salary and Benefit Information:
The likely salary range for this position is $60,000 - $62,000. This is not,
however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that
are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not
limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies
that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as
contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position
and could fall outside of this range.
Application Deadline: December 7, 2026
Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement
benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and
other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals.
See below, to name a few:
15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as
designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for
employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of
service
FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit
We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are
competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Company:
Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering
mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our
founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of
former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government
and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s
continued global leadership.
We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions
for customers across two main business units:
National Security – supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS).
National Resilience – supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National
Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for
innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are
proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7
times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving
transformation that secures the nation's future.
Culture and Values:
Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness,
and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and
continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We
recognize and reward hard work.
Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top
talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality,
reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by
purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.
Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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