Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic medium size consulting firm with offices across the United States, is looking for a R Developer: Programming Analyst .

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

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Key Details:

• Salary: $49,920 - $62,400, DOE
• Location: Remote, US

Job Summary:

• Develops, reviews, and provides support for R programs following standard coding styles
• Coordinate with appropriate personnel to promote best practices for data standardization and integrity
• Assisting with development of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
• Responsible for versioning and change management of code, including Gitlab or SVN
• Manipulates wildlife and environmental data; creates graphs and tables.

This is a general description of the functions for this position, and this is not all-inclusive of the duties which may be associated with this position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, information technology, natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology or equivalent degree preferred
• Demonstrated interest in working with wildlife, environmental, renewable energy, statistical or mathematical data and databases
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating system, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Strong proficiency in the R language; an excellent candidate would have expertise in R packages, R functions, and OOP structures in R and understand standard software development principles, such as SRP.
• Preference for those with experience with advanced R topics such as functional and/or Object-Oriented Programming design patterns, R package creation, and error handling/debugging.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of code
• Highly developed ability to stay focused and pay attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Capable of appearing for work on time; following instructions from managers; interacting effectively with coworkers and clients; maintaining a positive attitude; accepting guidance and constructive criticism.
• Experience with MS Access, MSSQL, PostGreSQL, MySQL, or other database applications, and query language SQL is preferred.
• Understanding of database design concepts is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical methods preferred.
• Experience with programming, logic, and data modeling principles
• Knowledge of other programming languages such as Python, C#, and/or HTML, CSS, JavaScript preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods of time

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre- employment background check, drug screening, and a DMV records check that meets WEST's minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver's license will be required.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.