Scientific Software Engineer

Description:

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.

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.

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Additional Details

• Senior Interim Hire : No
• Region : South West
• Requisition Type : 1. New Requirement
• Name of Nominated Worker : (No Value)
• Please provide any additional information specific to this role : These 2 roles are to support adoption of LFRic (NGMS, Next-Generation Modelling Systems) within the Met Office's weather forecasting systems, as extra labour during a very busy transition period.
• If any professional qualifications are required for the role, please list certificates here: : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 1 : SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING|Python
• Desired Skill 2 : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 3 : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 4 : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 5 : (No Value)
• Are there any Health and Safety requirements or hazards associated to this role? : No
• If yes, please specify the Health and Safety Considerations : (No Value)
• Is the role in or out of scope of IR35? : In Scope
• Level of screening : SC (Security Clearance)
• Internal Job Title : Scientific Software Engineer
• Grade : HEO
• AMS Job Category : Technology|Software Development Manager
• Equivalent Permanent Grade : Met Office (MET)|HEO
• Armed Forces Covenant Signatory : Unknown
• Disability Confident Level : Unknown
• Business Unit Name Hierarchy : MET Office
• Business Unit Code Hierarchy : MET