Python Developer

Scientific Software Engineer: 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35

About the role

As a Scientific Software Engineer, you’ll join a team of data and workflow experts connecting data at massive scale between critical forecast system components. You’ll keep world-leading forecasts operational and lay the groundwork for future improvements.

Much of the work involves data format translation between new models and legacy systems.

Contract details

• Duration: 12 months
• Positions: 2
• Location: Hybrid, 2 days onsite a week
• IR35 status: Inside IR35
• Rate: £600 - £650 per day via umbrella

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain and support specialised scientific software applications that underpin science programmes
• Work with scientific colleagues to understand their requirements and deliver software that meets the needs of the scientific community
• Document and support applications to maximise their utilisation and longevity
• Apply good QA processes, best practice and standards, and help improve them
• Share knowledge and expertise to strengthen overall team effectiveness
• Day to day: meetings with developers and writing code

What you’ll bring

• Strong Python development experience
• Hands-on GIS experience
• Solid Linux skills
• Fortran knowledge
• A track record of delivering significant advances in software capability through the effective application of technical knowledge and skills
• Clear written and verbal communication, tailored to diverse audiences, with the ability to build trust and credibility
• A proactive approach to developing your own skills and supporting others