Job title : Scientist: Software Maintenance (Re-advertisement)
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : December 18, 2024
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The candidate will be required to: Collaborate with the team to design, develop, and implement software solutions to support research and development. Participate in designing, developing, and implementing software solutions to address complex and time-sensitive challenges of producing numerical weather forecasts and products. Conduct research and experimentation to explore new technologies, algorithms, and methodologies relevant to our field. Collaborate with the design and implementation of data management systems and software tools for acquiring, storing, processing, and analysing meteorological, environmental, and geographical. Develop and maintain software applications, algorithms, and models for computing and visualising the fire danger index, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and scalability. Integrate software components with existing systems and data sources, ensuring compatibility and interoperability with relevant meteorological and environmental databases and platforms. Employ best practices in software development, version control, and documentation to ensure the reproducibility and traceability of research and analysis activities. Collaborate with senior scientists and researchers to understand software requirements, provide technical expertise, and contribute to the optimisation of systems. Stay informed about advancements in software development, data management, and scientific computing to identify opportunities to improve process efficiency and effectiveness. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to coding standards and best practices. Document technical specifications, design decisions, and implementation details for future reference and knowledge sharing. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues and performance bottlenecks in collaboration with the operations team.
Minimum Requirements Education and Experience An appropriate Degree (e.g., Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field). Strong programming skills in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, JavaScript). Experience or working knowledge optimising and upgrading existing operational systems, data flows, and codes. Familiarity with supercomputing technologies and parallel computing concepts. Proficiency in dashboard development using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Grafana. Proficiency in code version control processes and systems (e.g. Git). Knowledge of data management principles and practices, including storage, retrieval, and processing. Experience with monitoring tools and techniques for tracking system performance and data quality.
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