Developer Python Somerset West

Duties & Responsibilities

ENVIRONMENT:

JOIN a team of Scientists, Engineers, and Computer Scientists working on the Square Kilometre Array, the world's largest and most advanced radio telescope project. We are seeking a Developer with an interest in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for the SKA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software and systems engineering, with a focus on C++ and Python. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience (typically 10 years full-time) in the development of relevant systems, with a good understanding of architectural concepts and the relationship between architecture and system quality.
• A deep understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps processes, including the importance of customer focus, servant/leadership, and minimizing waste in all areas of the system development process.
• Proficiency in the Python programming language.
• Experience in Test Automation and Continuous Integration.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development.
• Ability to provide technical leadership to a Dev team, mentoring team members and motivating them when necessary.
• Willingness to travel to international planning meetings 2-4 times/year.

Advantageous:

• Experience in Software and Systems Engineering applied to the development of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Familiarity with the TANGO toolkit, including TANGO device development and TANGO client-side tools.
• Practical experience in configuring instrumentation and commissioning control systems and parts of scientific instruments.
• Experience or understanding of Interferometry techniques.
• C/C++ Development.
• Knowledge of Behaviour Driven Development and Gherkin.
• Experience with modern container and orchestration frameworks such as Docker and Kubernetes.

ATTRIBUTES:

• “E-shaped” skills, with a depth of expertise in multiple areas and experience across many fields. Proven execution and delivery ability, highly innovative, and able to solve highly complex technical problems.
• Ability to reliably estimate and plan large developments with long (multi-year) time horizons.
• An understanding of the domain issues of Radio Astronomy and the SKA is highly desirable or essential in most of the roles at this level.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Experience & Qualification

see Duties & Responsibilities

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable