Scientific Software Engineer

We're looking for a Scientific Software Engineer for a public sector organisation based in Devon (hybrid) on an initial 12 months contract, paying up to £650 per day (Inside IR35).<br />This is a remote role with some attendance 1-3 days per month at the office in Exeter.<br />The successful Scientific Software Engineer will build and maintain specialised software that connects next-generation weather and climate simulation codes into the wider forecast ecosystem.

You'll work alongside data and workflow experts to move data at massive scale between critical forecast components, handling data format translation between new models and established downstream systems.

You'll also document and support applications and help improve engineering standards across the team.<br />You will need proven experience working with the following:<br />PythonFortranGISLinux<br />You'll also need practical exposure to delivering software for a scientific or research community, including areas such as:<br />Gathering and translating technical requirements from non-software colleaguesApplying solid quality assurance, best practice and coding standardsClear written and spoken technical communication for mixed audiences<br />Prior experience of large-scale operational forecast or scientific systems would be beneficial.<br />You'll need to hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance for this role.<br />Interested?<br />Please apply below.<br />Scientific Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Research Software Engineer, Python, Fortran, GIS, Linux, Exeter, Devon, Hybrid/Remote, Contract, Inside IR35<br />Invitise is an ISO 9001 certified supplier to UK public sector frameworks, recruiting across technical and non-technical roles alongside our cyber security specialism.