Met Office

About the Company

The Met Office combines weather and climate science and data with expert insights to help government, businesses, emergency responders and the public to make informed decisions based on the weather and our changing climate.

Everything we do is based on world-leading science and enhanced by the close working relationships we have with partners around the globe. We collect and make sense of massive amounts of data every day, using cutting-edge technology to deliver it into the hands of the people that need it, when it matters.

Our expert meteorologists tailor forecasts and weather warnings to the needs of individuals and organisations to ensure they have maximum impact. And in collaboration with international organisations, we're advancing global understanding of our changing climate through ground-breaking research that underpins critical services vital for UK resilience.

We are the Met Office. This is world- changing work.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Met Office

Job Title

Software Developer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Software Developer – Data Services **Role Summary:** Develop scalable, cloud‑native solutions to deliver weather and climate data via APIs and services. Work across cross‑functional squads to integrate scientific modelling outputs with production systems, ensuring high reliability, performance, and data integrity. **Expections:** - Full‑time, 37 hrs/week, with hybrid working model (office & remote). - Participation in a 24/7/365 on‑call roster for operational support. - Collaboration with data scientists, system architects, and end‑user stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, code, test, and deploy Python‑based services on AWS (Lambda, EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, RDS). - Build and maintain RESTful/GraphQL APIs for forecast and observation data delivery. - Interface with supercomputing outputs, ingest terabytes of data daily, and extract actionable insights. - Implement performance, scalability, and reliability enhancements (load balancing, caching, autoscaling). - Write and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, CloudFormation). - Conduct code reviews, unit/integration testing, and automate quality checks (SonarQube, coverage). - Troubleshoot production incidents, participate in post‑mortem analysis, and contribute to incident response documentation. - Work with security teams to enforce IAM policies, encryption, and compliance standards. - Provide documentation (API docs, design notes, run‑books) and mentorship to junior developers. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in Python (3.x) and experience building production‑grade services. - Deep knowledge of AWS services, architecture patterns, and cost‑efficiency practices. - Experience with API design, versioning, and monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch). - Familiarity with data engineering concepts (ETL, streaming, batch processing). - Strong understanding of software best practices: TDD, CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). - Ability to write efficient, maintainable code and optimize for large data volumes. - Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and incident response capability. - Strong communication and teamwork skills in a distributed, cross‑functional environment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field. - Equivalent professional experience in cloud‑native software development. - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional (preferred). - Additional certifications in DevOps (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) and data engineering (e.g., SnowPro) are a plus.

Exeter, United kingdom

On site

26-01-2026

Company Name

Met Office

Job Title

Security Operations Centre Incident Responder / Senior Analyst – Level 3

Job Description

**Job Title:** Security Operations Centre Incident Responder / Senior Analyst – Level 3 **Role Summary:** Oversee cybersecurity defenses and lead incident response for high-severity threats. Act as the final escalation point for complex incidents, conducting advanced threat analysis and driving rapid resolution. Requires expertise in threat hunting, digital forensics, and collaboration with senior stakeholders. **Expectations:** - Escalation point for critical incidents. - Leadership in end-to-end incident response (triage, containment, eradication). - Participation in 24/7 on-call roster as required. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead investigation and resolution of advanced persistent threats, insider risks, and sophisticated cyberattacks. - Perform malware analysis, attacker technique evaluation, and digital forensics across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments. - Conduct threat hunting using intelligence, hypotheses, and behavioral analytics. - Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information during major incidents. **Required Skills:** - Advanced expertise in cyber security incident response, network security (packet analysis, intrusion detection). - Deep knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel) and EDR technologies (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Endpoint). - Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems, system internals. - Experience with NDR (Network Detection and Response) tools and intrusion detection systems. - Strong communication skills for collaboration with senior stakeholders. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. - Advanced certifications preferred: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA).

Exeter, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

02-03-2026