Scientific Software Development Engineer in Devon, Exeter

Job Description \n Role: Scientific Software Engineer \n Ref: (8441) \n Pay Rate: Competitive Market day PAYE rate, with flexible holiday pay \n IR35: In scope \n Hours: 37 hours per week \n Length of Contract: 12 months \n Location: Exeter \n Working Arrangements: 2-3 days on site per month \n Security Clearance: Active SC \n Scientific Software Engineer \n We are seeking an experienced Scientific Software Engineer to develop and maintain specialist software supporting next-generation weather and climate modelling systems. \n You will work closely with scientific and technical teams to develop software solutions, connect large-scale data across critical systems, and support the transition from Legacy models to new technologies. \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n Design, develop, maintain and support specialist scientific software applications. \n Write and maintain code to support scientific programmes and data workflows. \n Work with developers and scientific colleagues to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. \n Support data integration, format translation and connectivity between systems. \n Maintain technical documentation and ensure software quality through robust testing and best practice. \n Share technical knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement. \n \n Essential Skills & Experience: \n \n Strong Python programming skills. \n Experience with GIS. \n Good working knowledge of Linux environments. \n Fortran experience. \n Strong software engineering, quality assurance and problem-solving skills. \n Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills. \n \n Experience working with scientific software, large-scale data and complex modelling systems would be highly advantageous.