Next-Gen Weather Modeling Software Engineer

Alois Technologies Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Alois Technologies Limited, on behalf of Met Office, seeks a Scientific Software Engineer to support next-generation weather and climate simulation codes. The role will connect data at scale between forecast components, driving improvements and enabling transition from older models to future systems.

You will collaborate with data and workflow experts to ensure scientific data and applications are integrated into the forecasting ecosystem, maintaining operational capabilities and supporting

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming and software development knowledge.
• Experience with GIS.
• Good working knowledge of Linux environments.
• Fortran programming experience.
• Understanding of scientific software development and engineering.
• Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge through the delivery of software improvements.
• Experience understanding technical requirements and contributing to development plans.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes, software engineering standards and best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to different audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, scientists and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain and support specialised scientific software applications required to underpin science programmes.
• Develop software applications that meet the needs of the scientific community.
• Liaise with scientific colleagues to understand their requirements and develop specialised software solutions.
• Connect data between critical forecast system components and support data integration.
• Maintain, document and support software applications to ensure their maximum utilisation and longevity.
• Contribute to the improvement of software engineering procedures and standards.
• Apply quality assurance processes and best practices to ensure software solutions meet the required quality criteria.
• Work closely with developers and scientific teams to support the transition towards next-generation weather and climate modelling systems.
• Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues to improve overall team effectiveness.

Skills

Python

GIS

Linux

Fortran

Scientific software development

Data integration

Software engineering

Quality assurance

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Linux environments

GIS tools

Job description

Alois Technologies Limited, on behalf of Met Office, seeks a Scientific Software Engineer to support next-generation weather and climate simulation codes. The role will connect data at scale between forecast components, driving improvements and enabling transition from older models to future systems.

You will collaborate with data and workflow experts to ensure scientific data and applications are integrated into the forecasting ecosystem, maintaining operational capabilities and supporting