Scientific Software Engineer

We're looking for an exceptional Scientific Software Engineer - Earth Observation Data Assimilation, to help us make a difference to our planet.As our Scientific Software Engineer, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work.Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work part time and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone.World changing workFrom science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are.We're a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impactWe're experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things betterWe live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-makingWe're better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greaterWe keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customersYour world of expertiseThe Met Office has embarked on an exciting and ambitious programme to redesign its operational forecasting capability for future high-performance computing (HPC) platforms including its Data Assimilation (DA) system; ensuring it will be efficient across the range of possible alternative HPC solutions likely to be available on the 2025 timescale. The new software is being developed within the Joint Effort for Data assimilation Integration (JEDI) framework from the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA).You will work for one of the scientific software engineering teams in Weather Science responsible for the development and delivery of the new JEDI software. Data assimilation is the process of combining observational data with output from a numerical model to produce a statistically optimal estimate of the initial conditions for weather prediction. The Met Office is at the forefront of Observation processing and DA applications in operational Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and it is an exciting time to be working in this area, with significant advances in the science of DA, and increasing complexity of modern DA algorithms through the development of coupled DA across Earth System Model components. Perhaps the greatest challenge for modern DA is the need to consider how these complex DA algorithms will be run efficiently on the potentially radically different supercomputer architectures needed to maintain progress over the next decade.As part of our approach to growing expertise in DA and JEDI, the successful applicants will also have exciting secondment opportunities to spend time working in Boulder, Colorado, at the JCSDA.We are looking for talented and creative candidates eager to contribute to the research and development of satellite and/or surface observation assimilation techniques for initialising operational weather forecast models on the next generation of supercomputers. The successful applicants will become members of our research and development team and will apply scientific and technical knowledge to contribute to the success of the Met Office.Job PurposeTo contribute towards the development of technical solution and high-quality C++ code according to strict scientific and operational requirements.For this effort, we are seeking a confident C++ Developer to join our team of experts and contribute toward the technical development and optimization of a unified, next-generation observation processing and data assimilation system that will take full advantage of the next generation HPC. Contributions to the design and development of the JEDI code base could for example include the extension of current class definitions to improve flexibility, usability, and data exchange mechanism between different components of the data processing pipeline.Why join usOur work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is accredited as a 'Great Place to Work UK 2023' and in addition has achieved a place on both the UK's 'Best Workplaces in Tech' and 'Best Workplaces for Women' lists.As our Scientific Software Engineer, your total reward package will be up to £46,974 annually, which includes:£33,794 base payAn outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 27%.Recruitment Retention Allowance, if applicable - RRA: In addition you will be paid £2,200 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until March 2026 in your monthly pay.Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leaveEssential Criteria, skills and experience:

Modern C++ development experience (C++11 or later). (Expert by Nature)Experience in applying scientific/technical knowledge in innovative ways to deliver robust software. (Keep Evolving)Demonstrable ability to be a strong team player with an ability to contribute effectively to scientific group activities. (Better Together)Experience of using object-oriented design, including algorithms and data structures. (Expert by Nature)Experience with software development for parallel or heterogeneous (e.g., GPU/CPU) computing.Evidence of applying and improving best practices in quality assurance, including version control, testing, and reviewing.

How to applyIf you share our values, we'd love to hear from you. Apply below providing your Supporting Statement with evidence against each of the essential criteria. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills.Closing date Sunday 16/06/2024 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 01/07/2024. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed.How we can help:If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please contact us via . You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role.We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code.We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.

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