First Military Recruitment
Scientific Software Engineer
Scientific Software Engineer at First Military Recruitment, based in Exeter, South West England. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Exeter, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Software Developer
Reference 57540211
About the role
HM91: Scientific Software Engineer
Location: Exeter | 60% on site | 12 month contract
Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Scientific Software Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.
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 world-leading forecasts operational and lay the groundwork for future improvements.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and 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.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Fortran, Python, GIS and Linux knowledge and experience is essential.
- 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.
- SC Security Clearance.
Desirable:
- Prior MET office systems experience.
Location: Exeter | 60% on site | 12 month contract
Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35
Reference: 57540211 · Posted 37 minutes ago · Closes 18 Dec 2026 · Listed via First Military Recruitment
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