Scientific Software Engineer

Scientific Software Engineer – Workflows Infrastructure Join to apply for the Scientific Software Engineer - Workflows Infrastructure role at Met Office. We’re looking for an exceptional Scientific Software Engineer - Workflows Infrastructure to help us make a difference to our planet. The role is full‑time (37 hours per week), but we also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 24 hours per week and those intending to work a job share. The position may be suitable for hybrid working. Company Overview From 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. We focus on environmental and social impact, continuous learning, purpose‑driven decision making, inclusivity and boundary‑pushing innovation. Your Role The Met Office’s world‑leading weather forecasts and climate research rely on high‑quality automation and orchestration pipelines (workflows). Your role will involve developing, maintaining, communicating and supporting the open‑source software Cylc (cylc‑flow) and Rose (metomi/rose), working with international partners from New Zealand and Australia. Key responsibilities: Deliver meaningful advances in capability for colleagues and stakeholders through the effective application of scientific software engineering knowledge, understanding and skills. Provide proactive scientific and technical insight into solving scientific software engineering tasks or problems. Engage with others to understand requirements and contribute to the development of plans to meet these requirements. Apply good quality assurance processes, best practice, standards and/or regulations to all aspects of your work. Communicate accurately and concisely with colleagues and wider stakeholders to develop trust and credibility. Develop your skills proactively and provide support to others, leading to beneficial impacts. You can expect to work specifically on topics like: Web app frontend development. Working with databases. Working with communication protocols (e.g. HTTP). Consulting on developing scientific software workflows. Rewards Your total reward package will be up to £49,448 annually and includes: An outstanding Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) of £2,200 per annum as a market supplement (paid from April 2024 to March 2026). Annual leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days after 5 years, plus an option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year. Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience Platform Skills – evidence of automating software to achieve beneficial impacts. Understanding Requirements – evidence of engaging with others to understand software development requirements. Quality Assurance – evidence of proactively applying good quality assurance processes, best practice, standards and/or regulations. Communication – evidence of communicating knowledge accurately and concisely in written documents and group discussions, tailoring for diverse audiences. Skills Development – evidence of proactively developing software development skills and supporting others. How to Apply If you share our values, please click "Apply" to begin your application. Complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend using the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning). Closing date: 28/11/2025 at 23:59 with first‑stage interviews commencing from 08/12/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. Using AI in Your Application We welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. How We Can Help If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us. If you need support to apply, you can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. If offered an interview, selection may include a presentation, written test or a scenario‑based activity. You can select to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. We welcome applications from 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. Security clearance is required; you must have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years, with 2 of those years immediately preceding the application. Full clearance must be achieved within the first 6 months. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Science Industries Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr