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This is a Software Engineer position located in Kiln, MS. 

Clearance Required: Public Trust (National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI))

Work Location: Remote; Asheville, NC; Silver Spring, MD; Stennis Space Center, MS; Boulder, CO The demand for high-value environmental data and information has dramatically increased in recent years. NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) was established to improve NOAA's ability to meet that demand by hosting and providing access to one of the most significant archives on earth, with comprehensive oceanic, atmospheric, and geophysical data, products, and services. From the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun and from million-year-old sediment records to near real-time satellite images, NCEI is the Nation's leading authority for historical environmental information. The NCEI Data Stewardship Division (DSD) works with NOAA and the broader community to provide and maintain the core tools, systems, services, policies, and procedures that enable long-term information preservation, dissemination, and service delivery in a cost-effective, efficient, and reliable manner. This position is for a Software Engineer to support an Agile Team within the Software Development Branch. This Agile Team in this DSD Branch focuses on maintenance and sustainment of the NCEI enterprise archive systems.

Responsibilities: Plans, conducts, and coordinates Agile software development activities. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software development lifecycle. Manage the lifecycle of change requests, deploying changes across various environments. Ensures software standards are met. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.

Education: BS/BA Degree in an IT/IS field, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related field

Experience/Skills: Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 4. Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 2. Minimum Years of Experience Working with Linux: 2. Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, R, Scala, C++, Java, C#, and JavaScript Excellent problem-solving skills and broad understanding of relationships between hardware and applications. Excellent communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders or team members. Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and proven ability to follow through on open issues and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with dynamic priorities. Team player, responsive and self-managed. Demonstrated experience with front-end development using React, Angular, or other JS framework. Strong understanding of RESTful architecture, API design principles, and data formats (JSON, XML). Working knowledge of version control systems, such as Git Hands-on experience with data flow and pipeline frameworks such as Kafka, NiFi, Spark, and RabbitMQ.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with data modeling and databases (SQL, NoSQL). Working knowledge of containerization concepts using Docker or Podman. Experience with cloud technologies such as Terraform, AWS EKS, Step Functions, Lambda, Aurora, DynamoDB, etc. Understanding of TCP/IP networking and working knowledge of remote system workflows (SSH, port forwarding, server/client architecture, etc.) Experience deploying, maintaining, and utilizing an ElasticSearch cluster. Working knowledge with collaboration tools, such as Atlassian Jira and Confluence.

Preferred Certifications: Agile Certification, such as Certified Scrum Master or Scaled Agile Framework. Cloud Certification, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Developer, or Solutions Architect.

Benefit Information: Joining the Alpha Omega eam entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company's policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few: PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave. Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company's holiday schedule each year). Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan). Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums. 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans. Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Culture and Values: Alpha Omega's Core Values are (H) harmony, (E) engagement, (A) accountability, (R) resourcefulness, and (T) tenacity - collectively they are an acrostic reminder of the values that guide the work we do. We have H.E.A.R.T.! We foster a culture that recognizes and rewards hard work. Our H.E.A.R.T. program invites colleagues and managers from across the organization to recognize each other for living out our core values. Spotlighted employees enjoy a detailed nomination about their core-values-aligned actions which are then shared with their manager.

Our Company: Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT Solutions provider. Since our inception in 2016, we have grown our revenues to $140 million and our employee population to almost 500 people located across the U.S. At the heart of Alpha Omega's mission lies a comprehensive approach to addressing the most critical domains shaping our world today. Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technology, the company is committed to delivering mission-enabling solutions that transcend boundaries and propel progress in key areas. We deliver mission-focused solutions in our domain areas of national security, foreign affairs and climate science leveraging our expertise in cybersecurity, data and AI, and digital modernization.

Our consistent growth has fostered a series of accolades including Inc. 5000 and WashingtonTechnology's Fast 50 awards for five consecutive years, Virginia Business Best Places to Work seven years in a row, and USA Today and Washington Post Top Workplaces. Alpha Omega places significant emphasis on bolstering national security efforts in collaboration with key government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Through our National Security domain, we provide innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, the company is committed to safeguarding America's safety and prosperity. From implementing advanced cybersecurity protocols to strengthening critical infrastructure resilience, Alpha Omega's contributions are instrumental in defending the nation against evolving threats. Furthermore, our dedication extends to protecting the interests of our service members within the Coast Guard, recognizing their integral role in the broader national security framework. This comprehensive approach underscores Alpha Omega's unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the United States. Climate science is integral to our national security strategy, as it provides crucial insights into environmental threats that can destabilize regions, exacerbate conflicts, and compromise vital resources essential for the safety and stability of our nation. Moreover, Alpha Omega recognizes the urgency of addressing climate change and its far-reaching implications. Through initiatives like the integration of advanced climate modeling wi