Entry Level Computational-Data Science/Web Developer

Key Skills

Bash scripting, Computational Algorithms, CSS, Effective communication skills, GoLang, HTML, JavaScript, Leaflet, Python Programming, RESTful, Shell Scripting language, SQL

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Computational-Data Science/Web Developer to join our Fairfax, VA office for Summer 2023. Candidates should have proficiency in JavaScript, Go, or Python. Tasks include improving UI/UX of existing websites and the creation of new websites, developing REST API endpoints, and conducting ad hoc data analyses. This position will work closely with full-stack, cloud, and geospatial developers to create tools used by USACE, FEMA, NOAA, State/Local clients, and engineers and scientists at Dewberry. This opportunity will provide experience with cloud native software development on AWS/Azure, containers, dev-ops, API/Database development, open source software, and geospatial/mapping tools.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. 

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as a member of a multi-functional, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team to create front end web pages, REST APIs, and database schemas.
• Write well-designed, testable code in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain software functionality, troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems.
• Execute the full software development life cycle, ensuring that software is continuously updated with the latest features.
• Develop solutions to complex problems in creative and effective ways by analyzing existing programs and new systems.
• Devise logic and coding for complex issues where analysis of situation or data require in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Earth Sciences or relevant professional expereinces
• 0-3 years experince in Computational or Data Science
• Experience with one or more of the following languages: JavaScript, Python, Go, Bash/Shell
• Experience using HTML and CSS in web development
• Solid understanding of backend architecture with proficiency in SQL (preferably PostgreSQL)
• Experience using Git version control and Unix/Linux environments
• Experience with RESTful APIs
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience/familiarity with web map software/protocols (OpenLayers, MapBox, Leaflet, etc.)
• Experience/familiarity developing microservices, containers, and container orchestration
• Experience/familiarity with cloud services, and messaging/queuing
• Experience/familiarity with geospatial programming (GDAL, PostGIS, etc.)
• Experience/familiarity with DevOps/CICD (GitHub Actions, Argo)