At Saltwater Inc. we believe that high-quality data is vital to the health of our fisheries and oceans: our mission is to provide that data. We are a Women-Owned Small Business and are constantly seeking new team members who share our passion for innovation and environmental wellness. We are currently recruiting for a part-time Software Application Developer / Programming Surveyor to assist the Northeast Fisheries’ Science Center’s (NEFSC) Ecosystems Survey Branch (ESB).

This will be a limited hour part-time position with 376 hours allocated. Work will be performed on-site at a Northeast Fisheries Science Center, as well as aboard research vessels in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, or remotely in coordination with the COR and Project Lead. The contract has a one-year base period and will have up to three (3) 12-month option periods.

Duties:

1. Maintaining and enhancing software applications that are used for recording fisheries data, such as the NEFSC FSCS system.
2. Developing new software applications and/or modules for entering fisheries data into Oracle structures, or for accessing and viewing stored data.
3. Developing or enhancing software applications for QA/QC during and after the data collection process.
4. May require dockside/harbor side work

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and experience directly related to the task requirements.
• Experience with PHP and web application development
• Experience with Android app development for tablets and smart phones.
• Working knowledge of JAVA program development
• Demonstrated proficiency with Oracle, PL/SQL, and relational database development.
• Experience in supporting application development through integrated project work group meetings, data modeling, code reviews, and system review for quality and performance.
• Work experience that includes 1) involvement in all aspects of the software development cycle and 2) demonstrated ability to learn both data collection processes as well as new and existing technologies.
• Familiarity with Jira agile program management tools
• Ability to work as part of a team to define and refine user requirements.
• Ability to understand, implement, and integrate security standards set by the NOAA/NMFS/ Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and implemented by NEFSC’s Data Management Systems Division
• Current MS Office and Google Workspace skills
• PHP, PL/SQL, R, C#, Python, ArcGIS, and/or other programming languages
• Oracle database systems
• Hold a valid state drives license with the ability to operate a Federal motor vehicle.

Salary range is $40 - $45 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire.

Only qualified applicants with the requisite experience need to apply.

We will honor all requests for application confidentiality.