• Are you looking for a new challenge?
• Apply your expertise in software engineering/development
• Join CSIRO's Oceans & Atmosphere team of world-leading research scientists

The Position

The successful applicant will be involved with the curation and management of software, modelling and data systems for the Coastal Environmental Modelling teams. This work is critical for the delivery of modelling and observational products to clients that range from international governments through to a variety of Australian industries.

This role will involve software engineering/development and administration of data systems, web services and web tools across a range of projects. Provide support to research scientists and other senior software and data engineers.

Your duties will include:

• Assist with the development and curation of the TRIKE platform and its application to near-real time models.
• Assist with the administration of Linux-based servers, web tools and services that support TRIKE.
• Assist in the storage and management of environmental model data and help develop innovative solutions for its delivery.
• Work effectively with distributed teams of scientists and software engineers.

Location:       Hobart, TAS
Salary:           AU $80K to AU $91K plus up to $15.4% superannuation
Tenure:         Specified term of 2 years
Reference:    53242

To be successful you will:

• Relevant Bachelors/Masters Degree or equivalent experience in software engineering or computer science.
• Excellent working knowledge and demonstrated skills in two or more of the following programming languages: C/C++, Java, Python, Perl and Unix based shell scripting
• Knowledge of multidimensional file structures such as netCDF, its associated tools and handling of large data sets
• Good working knowledge of version control systems, e.g. Git/Mercurial/Subversion
• Familiarity with the use of relational databases and its administration
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research team, and carry out tasks autonomously in support of scientific research.
• Demonstrated ability & willingness to contribute novel ideas and approaches in support of scientific investigations.

Before you apply, please view the full position details and selection criteria here: Position description

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Find out more! Balance

About us: We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate. At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today - for our customers, all Australians and the world.

We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please include with your CV/Resume a statement addressing the essential criteria, and any other information that is relevant the position. Please upload these as one document.

Applications Close:  Sunday 4th February 2018