Software Developer III - Forecast Systems and Visualization

Location: Remote; State College, PA

Department: Data Development

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

• Develops software that can easily be tested, deployed, updated, and monitored in a production environment
• Writes and maintains documentation of changes to software
• Provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with software
• Revises software for corrections, enhancements, or system environment changes
• Trains end users or technical support staff to use and support software released into production
• Stays current on relevant technologies and is able to utilize new technology within projects as appropriate
• Assists in developing new workflow, QC, and/or documentation activities for the team
• Perform ingestion, transformation, loading, and optimization of data from various sources
• Work with internal and external stakeholders including other development and executive teams to meet and exceed expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 5+ years’ experience in software development or related field
• Displays a high level of critical thinking and analysis in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and inter-departmental challenges
• Ability to make prompt, sound decisions when faced with complex and often contradictory alternatives that result in successful outcomes
• Self-driven; strong problem-solving skills; adaptable, proactive, and willing to take ownership
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent collaboration, reporting, and analytical skills
• Strong experience with cloud-based architectures
• Experience with Agile software methodology a plus
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python
• Experience with relational databases

ABOUT ACCUWEATHER

AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™ across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.

AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW® reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, LG, and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.

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 called “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 Entrepreneurs. 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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.