AWIPS Application Developer

• Strong experience developing software in Python and/or Java for data‐intensive or scientific applications.
• Experience working in Linux‐based environments.
• Familiarity with structured scientific data formats such as GRIB, NetCDF, or similar.
• Experience building or maintaining data ingestion pipelines (ETL‐style workflows).
• Ability to work directly with domain experts (e.g., meteorologists) to support operational systems.

• Prior experience with AWIPS II development, customization, or administration.
• Experience with numerical weather prediction (NWP) or meteorological datasets.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) and operational production systems.
• Familiarity with geospatial concepts such as map projections, grids, and coordinate systems.
• Experience supporting mission‐critical or time‐sensitive operational systems.

Why Choose WSP?

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The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 - $118,900 MB & ON: $81,100 – $107,700 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,900 - $112,800

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

If you’re a software developer who wants to work on complex, mission‐critical systems—and see your code make a real‐world impact—this is your opportunity.

Join WSP and help shape the future of operational weather technology alongside experts who care deeply about performance, reliability, and innovation.

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