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# Python software developer, National Oceanography Centre, Liverpool

- **Company:** MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention
- **Location:** Liverpool, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Engineering, Software Systems
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815154297-python-software-developer-national-oceanography-centre-liverpool

## About the Role

* Strong Python skills are essential for the role.
 * Some knowledge of MATLAB is advantageous, as the tool involves reviewing and understanding existing MATLAB code.
 * Ability to understand and work with Argo data quality-control workflows.
 * Good communication and teamwork skills to operate within a fixed-term project and on-site collaboration.

## Description

Overview

The British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC), part of the National Oceanography Centre, manages UK ocean science data through a sophisticated network of software systems, designed and developed by our in-house research software engineers. We support many European and international projects, including MOCCA - Monitoring the Oceans and Climate Change with Argo - a 5 year project to deploy 150 Argo floats globally to monitor sea temperature and salinity.

To help us meet the MOCCA project deliverables, we're looking for a software developer with strong Python skills to join the team for 12 months. The primary goal is to develop a Python quality-control tool for Argo float data, based on existing MATLAB code.

As this is a fixed-term role for 12 months, we're seeking a candidate who can learn quickly and ask questions when needed, with support and guidance from the BODC software development team and the Argo team based on site.

Responsibilities

 * Develop a Python quality-control tool for Argo float data based on existing MATLAB code.
 * Collaborate with the BODC software development team and the Argo team on site.
 * Learn quickly and seek guidance as needed to meet project deliverables.

Qualifications

 * Strong Python skills are essential for the role.
 * Some knowledge of MATLAB is advantageous, as the tool involves reviewing and understanding existing MATLAB code.
 * Ability to understand and work with Argo data quality-control workflows.
 * Good communication and teamwork skills to operate within a fixed-term project and on-site collaboration.


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