Job Specifications
We're looking for an exceptional Junior Software Developer who shares our amazing values to help us make a difference to our planet by using cutting edge technologies to provide world-leading meteorological information to our customers around the world.
As our Junior Software Developer, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work.
Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone.
World changing work
From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are.
We're a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact
We're experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better
We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making
We're better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater
We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers
Your world of expertise
Join the Met Office's Data Services team - an innovative, friendly group at the forefront of developing scalable cloud-based solutions.
We're responsible for the systems that deliver critical weather and climate data to users across the UK and beyond. Through scalable APIs and cloud-native services, our team ensures fast, reliable access to forecast and observation data, supporting everyone from emergency responders and government to businesses and the public.
As a Software Developer in Data Services, you'll be engineering solutions using Python, Java and AWS Cloud Computing to bridge the gap between advanced scientific modelling and the platforms our users rely on every day. You'll be getting hands on with the output of our cutting-edge supercomputing capabilities, handling terabytes of data daily, and making system performance, scalability, and reliability essential elements of your work.
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger - developing modern, cloud-based solutions that have a wide-reaching and positive impact, helping millions of people to stay safe and thrive.
Your key duties:
As a Junior Software Developer, you will have space to work with other developers in an agile team building and implementing technical solutions providing critical weather services to Met Office customers.
The key duties include:
Develop skills while working under supervision to deliver stories in a multidisciplinary team.
Understand and be proficient in different types of testing.
Be aware of but not responsible for security.
Coach and mentor more junior colleagues.
You'll be the sort of person that is passionate about technology, loves solving problems and is enthusiastic to grow your technical skills.
This role is aligned to the DDaT Junior Software Developer role level. For further information on these please refer to the relevant GDaD Software developer - Capability Framework (ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk) on the GOV.UK website.
We operate an on-call roster in Technology to provide 24/7/365 support to respond to operational service requirements. This post may be part of an on-call roster and the postholder would be required to participate in an on-call roster where in operation.
Why join us
Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their 'Best Workplaces in Tech' 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list.
As our Junior Software Developer, your total reward package will be up to PS40,480 annually, which includes:
PS26,954 base pay
An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) you will be paid PS2,200 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until March 2026 in your monthly pay
Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave
Essential Criteria, skills and experience:
Programming and build (software engineering) (Expert by nature). Design, code, test, correct and document simple programs or scripts under the direction of others. We use Python/Java deployed on cloud native technologies. (Lead Criteria)
Modern development standards (Keep evolving). Explain the most important princi
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...
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