Scientific Software Engineer

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