Scientific Software Engineer

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Consultants Ltd. is seeking a Scientific Software Engineer in Exeter to design, develop and maintain specialist software supporting weather and climate modelling. You will connect large-scale data across critical systems and help transition from legacy models to modern technologies.

The role requires strong Python, GIS and Linux skills, and experience with scientific software. It offers a 12-month contract, 37 hours per week and hybrid on-site presence (2–3 days per month) in Exeter.

Qualifications

• Experience with scientific software, large-scale data and complex modelling systems is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain and support specialist scientific software applications.
• Write and maintain code to support scientific programmes and data workflows.
• Work with developers and scientific colleagues to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Support data integration, format translation and connectivity between systems.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure software quality through robust testing and best practice.
• Share technical knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Python programming

GIS

Linux environments

Fortran

Software engineering

QA & testing

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Scientific Software Engineer

Role: Scientific Software Engineer

Ref: (8441)

Pay Rate: Competitive Market day PAYE rate, with flexible holiday pay

IR35: In scope

Hours: 37 hours per week

Length of Contract: 12 months

Location: Exeter

Working Arrangements: 2-3 days on site per month

Security Clearance: Active SC

We are seeking an experienced Scientific Software Engineer to develop and maintain specialist software supporting next-generation weather and climate modelling systems.

You will work closely with scientific and technical teams to develop software solutions, connect large-scale data across critical systems, and support the transition from Legacy models to new technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, maintain and support specialist scientific software applications.
• Write and maintain code to support scientific programmes and data workflows.
• Work with developers and scientific colleagues to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Support data integration, format translation and connectivity between systems.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure software quality through robust testing and best practice.
• Share technical knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience with GIS.
• Good working knowledge of Linux environments.
• Fortran experience.
• Strong software engineering, quality assurance and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Experience working with scientific software, large-scale data and complex modelling systems would be highly advantageous.