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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Data Infrastructure Engineer, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Data Infrastructure Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, data architecture, and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Familiarity with tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and data pipeline technologies, as well as relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect), is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and self-motivation are essential soft skills for remote collaboration and troubleshooting. These competencies ensure reliable, scalable data systems and effective teamwork across distributed environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in remote data infrastructure roles?

Professionals in remote data infrastructure roles often encounter challenges such as ensuring seamless communication across distributed teams, maintaining high availability and performance of data systems, and managing security risks associated with remote access. Coordinating with colleagues across different time zones can require flexibility in scheduling and proactive communication. Additionally, remote data infrastructure engineers must stay up-to-date with evolving cloud technologies and best practices to effectively support scalable, reliable, and secure data architectures.

What is remote data infrastructure?

Remote data infrastructure refers to the systems, tools, and processes that enable organizations to collect, store, manage, and analyze data from remote locations, often via cloud-based platforms. This infrastructure allows teams to access and work with data securely from anywhere, supporting distributed work environments and scalable data solutions. It typically involves cloud storage, data pipelines, databases, and security protocols tailored for remote accessibility. Remote data infrastructure is essential for businesses that operate in multiple locations or have remote teams.
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Scientific Computing & Geospatial Engineer

Scientific Computing & Geospatial Engineer

Lynker Corporation

Tuscaloosa, AL โ€ข On-site, Remote

$85K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Overview
Lynker is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Scientific Computing & Geospatial Engineer to support large-scale hydrologic and geospatial data infrastructure. This role works at the intersection of environmental science and high-performance software development, contributing to national-scale flood forecasting, terrain analysis, and hydrologic modeling systems that operational forecasters and emergency managers depend on every day.
The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between backend engineering, raster and terrain processing, scientific Python workflows, and cloud-native data infrastructure and is motivated by the idea that their code outputs matter in the real world.
Responsibilities
Duties of the Scientific Computing & Geospatial Engineer may include but are not limited to:
  • Design and build high-throughput raster and terrain processing pipelines for flood mapping, terrain analysis, and DEM conditioning workflows
  • Develop and maintain cloud-native geospatial data pipelines across formats including Parquet, Zarr, and NetCDF
  • Optimize memory- and compute-intensive scientific workflows for performance and scalability at national scale
  • Collaborate with hydrologists, scientists, and modeling teams to translate domain requirements into reliable, maintainable software
  • Build and maintain AWS-based infrastructure supporting scalable scientific computing and data delivery
  • Contribute to backend API and data pipeline development feeding operational hydrologic forecasting systems
  • Apply modern software practices including Docker, CI/CD, and automated testing across all development work
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications
The Scientific Computing & Geospatial Engineer selected should have the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, geospatial science, hydrology, or a related field (MS or above is a strong plus)
  • 3+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Strong scientific Python experience including numpy, pandas, xarray, and geopandas
  • Experience processing large geospatial or environmental datasets using GDAL or equivalent tools
  • Familiarity with cloud-native geospatial formats and chunked or tiled data processing approaches
  • Experience with AWS storage and compute workflows (S3, EC2, batch)
  • Solid software engineering fundamentals - version control, testing, CI/CD, Docker
  • Ability to work independently on complex assignments and deliver sound technical recommendations
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for documentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration

The Ideal candidate will have the following:
  • Expereince with Rust for high-performance scientific or geospatial computing
  • Background in flood inundation mapping, hydrologic modeling, or remote sensing
  • Cloud infrastructure automation using Terraform or AWS CDK
  • HPC or accelerated computing experience
  • Experience with ensemble or gridded meteorological data formats

About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned 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.
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