Scientific Software Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Scientific Software Engineer in Exeter for a 12-month contract. You will join a team of data and workflow experts to connect data at massive scale between forecast system components, keeping world-leading forecasts operational.

Design, build, and maintain scientific software, liaising with scientists to understand requirements and applying QA processes to ensure durable, high-quality solutions. Security clearance (SC) is desired.

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of Fortran, Python, GIS and Linux.
• Ability to deliver significant software capability through technical understanding.
• Communicate requirements clearly with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Hold SC Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain specialized scientific software applications supporting science programmes.
• Develop software that meets the needs of the scientific community.
• Liaise with scientists to understand requirements for software solutions.
• Maintain, document, and support software to maximise utilisation and longevity.
• Adhere to software engineering standards and quality criteria.
• Share knowledge with colleagues to improve team effectiveness.

Skills

Fortran

Python

GIS

Linux

Job description

HM91: Scientific Software Engineer

Location: Exeter | 60% on site | 12 month contract

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Scientific Software Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

As a Data Interface and Workflow Software Engineer you will work with a team of data and workflow experts to connect data at massive scale between critical forecast system components, to keep world-leading forecasts operational and lay the groundwork for future improvements.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and 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 in order to understand their requirements for specialised scientific software solutions.
• Maintain, document and support software applications so as to facilitate their maximum utilisation and longevity.
• Adhere to and contribute to the improvement of software engineering procedures and standards in order to ensure delivered software solutions meet desired quality criteria.
• Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues in order to enhance overall team or group effectiveness.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Fortran, Python, GIS and Linux knowledge and experience is essential.
• Show technical insight through delivery of significant advances in software capability by the effective application of technical knowledge, understanding and skills.
• Engage with others to understand the requirements for your work and its wider context, and contribute to the development of plans to meet these requirements.
• Apply good Quality Assurance processes, best practice, standards and/or regulations in your work.
• Communicate knowledge accurately and concisely in written documents and group discussions, tailoring communication for diverse audiences and building trust / credibility.
• Proactively develop your skills and support others in developing their skills, leading to beneficial impacts.
• SC Security Clearance.

Desirable:

• Prior MET office systems experience.

Location: Exeter | 60% on site | 12 month contract

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35