Scientific Software Engineer - SC Cleared

Evodia Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Evodia Limited in Exeter seeks a Data Interface and Workflow Software Engineer to connect weather and climate data across forecast systems. You will design, build and maintain specialized scientific software that underpins research programs and operational workflows.

Collaborating with scientists and developers, you will translate requirements into robust software solutions, apply QA best practices, and help translate old data formats to modern interfaces.

Qualifications

• Evidence of following experience: proficiency in Python, GIS, Linux and Fortran.
• Apply quality assurance processes, standards and regulations in work.
• Communicate knowledge clearly in written and spoken form.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain and support specialised scientific software applications.
• Develop software that meets scientific community needs.
• Liaise with scientists to understand requirements for software solutions.
• Maintain and document software to maximise utilisation and longevity.
• Adhere to software engineering standards to ensure quality.

Skills

Python

GIS

Linux

Fortran

Job description

OVERVIEW

Our cutting edge next-generation weather and climate simulation codes need to be connected into the downstream forecast ecosystem in order to pull through improvements and retire the older models. 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 our world-leading forecasts operational and lay the groundwork for future improvements.

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.
• New weather model -? New format -? Old systems – data format translation.
• Core Day to Day activities
  • Meetings with developers
  • Writing codes

SKILLS & QUAIFICATIONS

Evidence of the following experience is required:

• Python, GIS, Linux and Fortran
• 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

Following experience is desirable:

• Prior MET office systems experience.