Job Title: Senior Scientific Software Engineer - Supercomputing Architectures
Contract Type: Interim/Contract - Full-time
Location: Devon (On-site 1-2 days per month, remote candidates may also be considered)
Rate: £501 per day (Inside IR35)
Clearance: Active SC clearance highly desirable
Contract Duration: Until 30th September 2025
Salt is excited to be recruiting for a Senior Scientific Software Engineer on behalf of one of our prestigious Civil Service clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a high-performance computing environment, developing solutions to support critical weather and climate forecasting models.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, test, and document software for weather and climate models, ensuring readiness for next-generation supercomputing architectures.
- Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers to optimise performance and scalability of simulation systems.
- Focus on I/O, optimisation, and software enhancements to ensure robust operational use.
- Provide support to the team with technical expertise, ensuring smooth project delivery.
Essential Skills:
- Proficiency in one or more compiled programming languages (e.g., Fortran, C, C++).
- Strong experience with Python, Linux, and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
- Ability to work within a quality-focused software development lifecycle.
- Excellent communication skills, including clear documentation and collaboration within a team.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience developing large-scale scientific applications.
- Knowledge of object-oriented Fortran 2003.