Python software developer, National Oceanography Centre, Liverpool

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Job summary

A leading oceanographic research center in the UK is seeking a Software Developer with strong Python skills for a 12-month project. The role involves developing a quality-control tool for Argo float data based on MATLAB code. Ideal candidates should have good communication and teamwork skills. This position offers the opportunity to work with experienced teams on important ocean science data projects.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills are essential for the role.
• Some knowledge of MATLAB is advantageous.
• Ability to understand and work with Argo data quality-control workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Python quality-control tool for Argo float data.
• Collaborate with the BODC software development team.
• Learn quickly and seek guidance to meet project deliverables.

Skills

Strong Python skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

The British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC), part of the National Oceanography Centre, manages UK ocean science data through a sophisticated network of software systems, designed and developed by our in-house research software engineers. We support many European and international projects, including MOCCA – Monitoring the Oceans and Climate Change with Argo – a 5 year project to deploy 150 Argo floats globally to monitor sea temperature and salinity.

To help us meet the MOCCA project deliverables, we’re looking for a software developer with strong Python skills to join the team for 12 months. The primary goal is to develop a Python quality-control tool for Argo float data, based on existing MATLAB code.

As this is a fixed-term role for 12 months, we’re seeking a candidate who can learn quickly and ask questions when needed, with support and guidance from the BODC software development team and the Argo team based on site.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Python quality-control tool for Argo float data based on existing MATLAB code.
• Collaborate with the BODC software development team and the Argo team on site.
• Learn quickly and seek guidance as needed to meet project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills are essential for the role.
• Some knowledge of MATLAB is advantageous, as the tool involves reviewing and understanding existing MATLAB code.
• Ability to understand and work with Argo data quality-control workflows.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to operate within a fixed-term project and on-site collaboration.