Python Job: Scientific Software Engineer

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The Opportunity

• Bring your skills in software design, development and testing
• 3-year term role with the benefit of flexible hours within a cohesive team
• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency

This exciting opportunity as a Software Engineer will play a key role in the development of APSIM (www.apsim.info), a world leading simulation model used by thousands of international scientists to tackle problems of global significance. The software engineer will also help CSIRO to develop digital infrastructure for a new research station at Forest Hill, close to Toowoomba and Brisbane.

This position will be located with the Digital Innovations team based in Toowoomba but will work closely with team members and collaborators interstate and overseas. Nestled away from the super busy city life, this role will initially start at Toowoomba, QLD however will move to Forest Hill, QLD giving you umpteen reasons to apply. If you have strong skills in software engineering processes and are willing to learn about our science, agriculture, and new technologies then do not hesitate to apply.

Most importantly, if you have the appetite to learn under the guidance of technical experts and are interested in making a contribution to tackling problems of food security, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, and environmental sustainability then this role is for you.

To be considered you will need:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree, plus significant post-graduate experience within industry or academia.
• Strong experience in programming in C#, Python or equivalent.
• Experience in software process management
• Ability to communicate and work well within a diverse team.
• Willingness to learn something new.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Your duties will include:

• Assist in the development of new modelling capability for APSIM
• Redesign and refactor existing code for improved performance and maintainability
• Providing software/modelling support for CSIRO projects, solving real-world world problems
• Assist in design and implementation of digital infrastructure for a new cutting-edge research station.
• Working within a team using agile software development principles.

Location: Toowoomba, QLD (currently)/ Forest Hill, QLD (in future)

Salary: AU$89,680 – AU$101,459 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of up to 3 years / Full-time

Reference: 90368

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

22 January 2023, 11:00pm AEDT