Sr. Software Developer/Programmer

Description

Your role at GEI.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of high-performance computational engines and advanced user interfaces for desktop and web-based services and applications, integrating scientific visualization techniques to support complex engineering workflows.
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable client-server systems and enterprise software applications, ensuring high availability, performance optimization, and secure data management.
• Provide senior-level technical support and troubleshooting for production systems, including real-time forecasting platforms and mission-critical water management applications.
• Design, develop, and optimize distributed and cloud-based computing solutions (e.g., AWS EC2 environments), including parallel processing implementations for large-scale numerical modeling and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Lead and contribute throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, system architecture, design, implementation, testing, documentation, deployment, and long-term maintenance.
• Apply DevOps methodologies, including automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., TeamCity, GitHub Actions), static code analysis (e.g., SonarQube), dependency management, and artifact repository best practices to ensure secure and high-quality software delivery.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership in architecture decisions, code reviews, performance optimization, and best practices for Object-Oriented design.
• Participate in Agile and Kanban environments, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, reliable, and maintainable software systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, supplemented by significant relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years of Object-Oriented software development experience, with strong emphasis on Java.
• Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining enterprise-level desktop and/or web-based applications.
• Strong expertise in client-server architectures, relational database systems (e.g., Oracle), and distributed systems design.
• Experience developing and maintaining cloud-based applications and scalable computing environments (e.g., AWS).
• Demonstrated understanding of Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD tools and automated testing methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing scientific or engineering modeling software, particularly hydrologic, hydraulic, or geospatial systems.
• Knowledge of higher mathematics, statistics, numerical methods, and performance optimization techniques for computational modeling.
• Experience with additional programming languages and technologies such as Python, Jython, .NET, PL/SQL, C#, C++, Fortran, or Go.
• Experience with full-stack development, including modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) and backend services.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with enterprise DevOps ecosystems and collaborative tools, including GitHub, JIRA, Confluence, and related platforms.

We are GEI.

Some of the world's most pressing problems - from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply - need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs - we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded - which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here.

GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Pay Range For This Position: $80.00-$100/hour
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More...

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

x

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

Climbing

x

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

x

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

x

Carrying objects

x

Push/pull

x

Twisting

x

Bending

x

Reaching forward

x

Reaching overhead

x

Squat/kneel/crawl

x

Wrist position deviation

x

Pinching/fine motor skills

x

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

x

Taste or smell (taste=never)

x

Talk or hear

x

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

x

Far Vision

x

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

x

Hearing

x

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

x

Chemical

x

Airborne communicable diseases

x

Extreme temperatures

x

Radiation

x

Uneven surfaces or elevations

x

Extreme noise levels

x

Dust/particulate matter

x

Other (exposure risks):

Usual workday hours:

x

8

10

12

Other work hours

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.