OVERVIEW
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.
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.
- New weather model -? New format -? Old systems – data format translation.
- Core Day to Day activities
- Meetings with developers
- Writing codes
SKILLS & QUAIFICATIONS
Evidence of the following experience is required:
- Python, GIS, Linux and Fortran
- 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
Following experience is desirable:
- Prior MET office systems experience.