2021 Junior Scientific Software Engineer (Start ASAP)

• Do you have experience in Python and Source Code Management?
• Do you have a passion for software development and science?
• Join CSIRO and make a difference by developing novel code & technical solutions

CSIRO Land and Water is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Scientific Software Engineer to join the Information Infrastructure Application team. Environmental sciences are increasingly being asked to answer questions on the state of our natural assets at a continental scale, over long time periods, at increasing spatial and temporal resolutions to support predictive modelling efforts such as the National Environmental Prediction System. Being able to engage, lead and develop these solutions is vital to CSIRO’s aspiration to drive greater impacts by integrating large-scale research efforts and the datasets they generate.

In this newly created role, you will help build capacity in the emerging area of processing, publishing, and displaying very large continental scale earth observation-based data products and environmental/hydrologic model outputs through the development of novel code and technical solutions. You will help build the capacity in data processing pipelines, model access, publications tools and workflows using cutting edge cloud-based infrastructure and modelling techniques such as Machine Learning.

If this sounds like you, continue reading to find out more! As the successful applicant, you will have opportunities to develop your skills and work across multiple technologies and will have access to flexible working arrangements including the potential to work from home for part of the week following agreement with your line manager.

Your duties will include:

• Undertaking and completing tasks under technical direction, working with discretion to decide on the timing of operations within the work team's plan and planning ahead to meet project demands.
• Under technical direction, undertaking software development activities (some non-routine) using a range of technologies such as Python, Docker and Javascript, often working on several parallel and competing tasks.
• Designing new software tools, technologies, and processing workflows by adapting existing libraries and technologies to meet special circumstances or undertake modifications to existing tools requiring some innovation.
• Presenting results, project outcomes and delivering software demonstrations to colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.

Location: Brisbane (Dutton Park) QLD preferred; other locations by negotiation
Salary: AU$66k - AU$84k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 78614

To be considered you will need:

• A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience in software engineering, computer science or software development.
• Demonstrated experience in Python development.
• A familiarisation with containerisation (e.g. Docker).
• Some experience with Frontend (for example VueJs, React, JQuery)  and Backend (for example Flask, Django, FastAPI, Express) webdev.
• Some experience with Cloud technologies such as AWS/Azure/Google.
• Demonstrated experience with Source Code Management (Git) and familiarity with DevOps (CI/CD, pipelines).
• Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary, regionally dispersed research Program, and carry out tasks under general direction from Scientific Researchers.

Eligibility
To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent. 

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. 

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
14th November 2021, 11:00 pm AEDT

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date