Python SW Engineer-Developer for Earth Observation Data Processors (m/f/d)

In order to support the growth of our activities at one of the group's customers site in Darmstadt (Germany) we are looking for a skilled Python developer / SW engineer.

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the maintenance and evolution of the EUMETSAT Copernicus operational Instrument Processing Facilities (IPFs) software and associated documentation as well as support for the correction of IPFs anomalies.

The tasks to be performed may include:

• familiarisation with the existing code and documentation including a detailed analysis of this code, including its architecture and functions, and proposing improvements w.r.t. its robustness, maintainability and performance
   
• software support including
  • correction of anomalies;
  • implementation of SW evolutions;
  • SW performance optimisation
  • generation of test data sets (TDS) for preparation of operational  deployment or reprocessing campaigns
  • SW delivery, integration and validation in the operational ground segment
     
• maintenance of the essential s/w documentation to keep it aligned with the code

Qualifications

The ideal applicant is a Software Engineer with a University degree in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Remote Sensing)

Essential skills

• Scientific knowledge of radar altimetry observations, including experience in calibration and validation of altimetry data. 
• Solid knowledge of Python: very good understanding of advanced syntax including decorators, generators, and comprehensions
• Ability to design scalable and maintainable software
• Good knowledge of Linux
• Skills in managing and processing large test datasets
• Ability to use a code versioning and team collaboration tool (Git preferred)

Desirable skills

• MATLAB and C/C++.
• Experience in the definition and development of prototypes or operational processors

Soft skills:

• Effective communication skills
• Result-oriented mindset
• Teamwork attitude
• Problem-solving attitude

The working language is English. The ability of working effectively in that language, including the participation in technical meetings and/or boards and the production of high-quality technical documents and reports, is therefore essential

Additional Information

The job is based 60% at the customer's site, and 40% off-site. This means, that the candidate will be requested to be based in Darmstadt or surroundings.

The start date is as soon as feasible.

Priority will be given to candidates already eligible to work in Germany