Job descriptionWSP is seeking an AWIPS Application Developer to maintain, extend, and modernize our cloud‑based AWIPS platform that supports operational weather forecasting for marine, energy, and public‑sector clients.
Responsibilities
Maintain and enhance a cloud‑hosted AWIPS environment, including custom plugins, procedures, and data flows.
Develop and modify AWIPS components using Python and Java, including decoders, processing utilities, and site‑specific tools.
Manage model and observational data ingestion, including GRIB, NetCDF, and derived products, ensuring timely and reliable availability for forecasters.
Troubleshoot and resolve data issues related to projections, metadata, decoding, and parameter mapping across multiple models.
Work with meteorologists to translate operational needs into well‑designed, maintainable AWIPS solutions.
Improve deployment and configuration workflows for AWIPS in cloud environments, including containerized or infrastructure‑as‑code setups where applicable.
Contribute to documentation and knowledge transfer to strengthen long‑term in‑house AWIPS development capability.
Skills That Set You Apart
Strong experience developing software in Python and/or Java for data‑intensive or scientific applications.
Experience working in Linux‑based environments.
Familiarity with structured scientific data formats such as GRIB, NetCDF, or similar.
Experience building or maintaining data ingestion pipelines (ETL‑style workflows).
Ability to work directly with domain experts (e.g., meteorologists) to support operational systems.
Preferred / Asset Qualifications
Prior experience with AWIPS II development, customization, or administration.
Experience with numerical weather prediction (NWP) or meteorological datasets.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) and operational production systems.
Familiarity with geospatial concepts such as map projections, grids, and coordinate systems.
Experience supporting mission‑critical or time‑sensitive operational systems.
Benefits
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Global community of brilliant minds – opportunities across the country and around the globe.
Limitless opportunities – flexible role customization to match your ambition.
Flexible work and real balance.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,100 – $107,700
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,900 - $112,800
Final salary awarded may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.
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