Gaia/Plato Software Engineer
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge
for further extension subject to grant funding and project development. This is an opportunity for a research software engineer to work at the Cambridge Centre of Excellence for Astronomical Data (CAMCEAD) in the Institute of Astronomy (IoA), specifically on two European Space Agency (ESA) science missions, Gaia and Plato. The successful candidate will work within CAMCEAD's Gaia and … Plato software development teams. The role involves developing on-ground data processing software for Gaia and Plato, including automation, large-scale distributed processing, data analysis, and data management. Responsibilities include systems analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and improving existing code. The post-holder will have opportunities to expand their experience and take on various roles as needed. … with Python is an advantage), object-oriented programming, and an understanding of software design considerations. Experience with Python, Spark, Kubernetes, and database systems would be beneficial. Experience with astronomical data acquisition and reduction, as well as web-based systems, is desirable. The post requires attending meetings in the UK and overseas, so possession of a valid passport is More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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