Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.
 
We are seeking a Software Engineer to support development team. This role will focus on enhancing and maintaining the Java-based software, improving system efficiency, and ensuring robust documentation. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with legacy monolithic systems, have strong Java expertise, and be comfortable working in a complex, unstructured development environment.

• Enhance and maintain the Java software, converting scientific programming into well-structured, maintainable, and error-free Java code.

• Implement new features, including Conditional Bias Penalized Regression (CBPR), freezing level integration, and updates.

• Improve code structure, inheritance usage, and overall maintainability.

• Read and understand Python and R code, as scripts involve these languages.

• Update and maintain user manuals and configuration guides

• Support IT infrastructure, including Linux-based virtual machines, storage management, and containerized environments.

• Assist in debugging configurations.

• 4+ years of experience with Java, particularly in legacy systems and monolithic architectures.

• Strong understanding of inheritance and object-oriented design principles.

• Experience navigating complex, unstructured codebases.

• Proficiency with Linux/UNIX environments and command-line tools.

• Some experience with DevOps, including containerization (Docker, Podman preferred), scripting, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Basic understanding of math/statistics/probability concepts for translating scientific models into code.

• Familiarity with Python (3+ years); ability to read R code is a plus.

• Ability to debug large-scale applications and improve code quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transitioning monolithic applications to microservices.

• Familiarity with grep, IDEs, and debugging tools for legacy systems.

• Knowledge of scientific computing and statistical modeling.

• Experience maintaining technical documentation.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.