[ES_JOBS_NET] Job Vacancy at ECMWF for: Software Developer - Climate Data Store Toolbox Applications

[Julie Palmer]

Dear Mailing list,

I am sharing the following job vacancy for:

Software Developer - Climate Data Store Toolbox Applications
Position information

Vacancy No.: VN19-02

Department: Forecast

Grade: A2

Section: Copernicus Production Section

Job Ref. No.: STF-PS/19-02

Reports to: CDS Manager

Publication Date: 4 February 2019

Closing Date: 13 March 2019

About ECMWF
ECMWF is both a research institute and a 24/7 operational service, producing and disseminating numerical weather predictions to its Member States. ECMWF carries out scientific and technical research directed to the improvement of its forecasts, collects and processes large amounts of observations, and manages a long-term archive of meteorological data. Satellite and in situ observations provide the information for up-to-date global analyses and climate reanalyses of the atmosphere, ocean and land surface.
For details, see www.ecmwf.int/<http://www.ecmwf.int/>.
ECMWF has been entrusted to operate the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on behalf of the European Commission until the end of 2020. Copernicus is the European Union (EU) flagship Earth-observation programme.
The Copernicus programme aims to ensure operational monitoring of the atmosphere, oceans, and continental surfaces, and to provide reliable, validated information services for a range of environmental and security applications.

Based on the exploitation of space based and in situ observations and models, Copernicus will provide information services for land, marine, atmospheric and climate monitoring, as well as emergency management and security.
Summary of the role
The C3S Climate Data Store (CDS) is the cornerstone of the C3S infrastructure. It provides Essential Climate Variables (ECVs), climate datasets, reanalyses, projections and indicators at temporal and spatial scales relevant to adaptation and mitigation strategies for various sectoral and societal benefit areas. The infrastructure will also support the provision of CAMS datasets.
Along with the data, the CDS includes a set of tools for analysing the evolution of the climate and predicting the impacts of climate change. Users of the CDS can access these tools to develop their own applications online. The CDS has been designed to support a wide range of users with different needs, by facilitating the processing of large data volumes as well as the creation of simple visualisations based on multiple data sources. CDS data and tools form the backbone of the C3S Sectoral Information System (SIS), which provides tools and applications for dealing with climate change impact in different industrial sectors, including energy, water management and agriculture.
The successful candidate will join the Climate Data Store team, located in the Copernicus Production Section of ECMWF’s Forecast Department. She/he will report to the CDS Manager and will work closely with the members of the CDS and Copernicus teams, as well as the C3S users, providers and suppliers, to develop CDS Toolbox applications through the CDS. She/he will become an expert in the understanding, use and limitations of the CDS Toolbox, to provide and maintain a high-quality data service to the end-users.
Due to the increasing number of CDS Toolbox experts (i.e. those users utilising the CDS Toolbox editor and related Python scripting language to create workflows and applications), there is a need to provide support to applications development, as a compulsory component of the C3S service. Whilst the CDS Toolbox editor has been made as user friendly as possible, it still requires a certain level of expertise in data and tools handling (the CDS datasets and the CDS Toolbox tools) to create complex workflows and applications. In addition, some ‘expert’ users (i.e. the CDS Toolbox developers) may want to add new tools into the CDS Toolbox framework, so that they can be used in workflows by other users.
Main duties and key responsibilities
Developing CDS Toolbox applications
Developing and implementing (or supporting the development of) new specialised tools for the CDS Toolbox
Providing support to expert users developing applications, using the CDS Toolbox
Developing and implementing a process for validating applications and/or workflows developed by third parties (suppliers, service providers, users) to be added to the C3S catalogue or shared for expert communities
Following-up and managing work that ECMWF may outsource to external contractors in the area of CDS applications and tools development.
Contributing to the definition of the mid and long-term development of the C3S toolbox functionalities
Gathering and sharing relevant user needs and service feedback with the Copernicus teams
Providing regular training to ECMWF/C3S technical resources (including C3S contractors and users) required to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the CDS Toolbox
Personal attributes
Very good communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with members of a small team
Ability to work with subject matter experts in other fields to explain technical issues and understand their needs and translate them into deliverable requirements
Very good analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure in a time critical environment
Flexible approach to adapt to changing work priorities
Practical and reliable with the drive to ensure that plans are completed as efficiently as possible
Qualifications and experience required
Education

University degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Experience

Strong experience in geospatial data handling within a Linux and Python environment.
Experience with geospatial metadata and related standards.

Knowledge and skills (including language)

Strong working knowledge of Python fundamentals is essential.
Very good demonstrated knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
Solid knowledge of netCDF format (additional knowledge of GRIB format would be a distinctive advantage).
Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and interviews will be conducted in English.
A good knowledge of one of the Centre’s other working languages (French or German) would be an advantage.

Other information
The successful candidate will be recruited at the A2 grade, according to the scales of the Co‑ordinated Organisations and the annual salary will be £59,228.40 net of tax.
This position is assigned to the employment category STF-PS as defined in the Staff Regulations.
Full details of salary scales and allowances are available on the ECMWF website at www.ecmwf.int/en/about/jobs, including the Centre’s Staff Regulations regarding the terms and conditions of employment.
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Length of contract: To 31 December 2020, with further extension possible depending on funding of the Copernicus programme at ECMWF.
Location: The role will be based in the Reading area, in Berkshire, United Kingdom.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the online application form available at www.ecmwf.int/en/about/jobs.
To contact the ECMWF Recruitment Team, please email jobs at ecmwf.int

At ECMWF, we consider an inclusive environment as key for our success. We are dedicated to ensuring a workplace that embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities for all, without distinction as to race, gender, age, marital status, social status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, personality, ethnicity and culture. We value the benefits derived from a diverse workforce and are committed to having staff that reflect the diversity of the countries that are part of our community, in an environment that nurtures equality and inclusion.
Staff are usually recruited from among nationals of the following Member States and Co‑operating States:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Staff from other countries may be considered in exceptional cases.

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Julie Palmer
Recruitment and Talent Management Officer
ECMWF | HR Section
e: julie.palmer at ecmwf.int<mailto:julie.palmer at ecmwf.int> t: +44 1189 49 9161

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