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Software Developer III

AccuWeather
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives, prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries, and saved tens of billions of dollars in property damage.

Today, AccuWeather is the most recognized and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, known to billions, and is proven and verified to be the most accurate. Digitally, AccuWeather is the #1 weather destination in the world and one of the top destination sites that exist globally.

AccuWeather forecasts appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network reaches 35 million households, and its AccuWeather NOW streaming services is available to more than 200 million active users on many platforms, including Roku, Xumo, Red Box, LG, Amazon, and Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally who pay for the most accurate weather forecasts from any source. AccuWeather’s story is one of a fanatical dedication to Superior Accuracy, detail, creativity, innovation. Entrepreneurship, service, and the loyalty and commitment of hundreds of people who have joined AccuWeather’s center of excellence, including many who have dedicated their entire careers to AccuWeather.

Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been named “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entertainment.

POSITION SUMMARY

AccuWeather is looking for an experienced software developer to support the modernization of our core forecast processing systems and methodologies, including the visualization of weather information. This role will help lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of software that processes real-time weather content and model data used within AccuWeather’s suite of innovative consumer and enterprise products. The candidate should have demonstrated experience and knowledge in building and maintaining new components that ensure reliable processing, visualization, and representation of data.

This position will work cross-functionally with multiple development teams, senior leadership, and other groups in an Agile-based development environment. This hands-on position requires broad competence and technical knowledge of data processing and representation tools. Candidates should also have experience with cloud computing; Azure certification is a plus. A suitable candidate will also possess a deep knowledge of multiple scripting languages, relational databases, and complex file and data structures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and Maintain Visualization Solutions : Create interactive and visually compelling data visualizations using modern frameworks and tools to interpret complex datasets.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

  • GeoServer Configuration : Set up, configure, and optimize GeoServer for serving spatial data via OGC-compliant services (WMS, WFS, WCS).
  • Spatial Data Management : Process, analyze, and integrate geospatial datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and consistency.
  • Optimize Performance : Implement caching, tiling, and other optimization techniques to ensure efficient rendering and serving of geospatial data.
  • Collaboration : Partner with data scientists, GIS analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
  • Documentation and Training : Write comprehensive technical documentation and provide training to end-users on utilizing visualization tools effectively.
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

    Experience : 5 years in software development with a focus on data visualization and geospatial technologies.

    Technical Expertise :

  • Proven experience working with GeoServer and related GIS tools.
  • Hands-on experience with data visualization libraries / frameworks (e.g., D3.js, Leaflet, Mapbox, Highcharts).
  • Strong understanding of spatial data concepts, geospatial analysis, and map services.
  • Knowledge of web development technologies (HTML, CSS, RESTful APIs).
  • Analytical Skills : Ability to process and analyze large datasets and generate actionable insights.
  • Problem-Solving : Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
  • Teamwork : Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and geospatial services (e.g., AWS, Google Earth Engine).
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of advanced geospatial modeling or machine learning techniques.
  • Prior experience in agile development environments.
  • AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity / expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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