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Scientific Software Engineer

First Military Recruitment LtdPinhoe, Devon🇬🇧United Kingdom

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeTemporary/Casual
Work modeOn Site
LocationPinhoe, Devon, United Kingdom
FortranPythonLinux

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

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