Extreme Weather Applications Engineer
Executive Level 1
Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Position overview
This role sits within the Extreme Weather unit, part of the Application Services Program in the Data and Digital Group. The unit is responsible for delivering critical 24/7 support and preventative maintenance for a suite of forecasting software systems essential for extreme weather predictions, including thunderstorms, tropical cyclones, and radar data processing.
As a Senior Applications Engineer, you will play a key role in a team that develops, supports, upgrades, and manages these extreme weather applications. Your primary focus will involve working on radar data processing systems and meteorological observation extraction and reporting tools. This position requires strong expertise in Linux, C/C++, and Bash scripting, along with solid proficiency in Perl, Java, PHP, and Python. You will collaborate with various teams to manage data delivery, server configuration, support, and training. Additionally, you will work closely with the Bureau's IT teams to ensure the seamless operation of critical applications, rapidly address operational challenges, optimise existing systems, and facilitate the deployment of new systems. Regular interaction with IT specialists, forecasters, policy managers, and other stakeholders for planning and reporting will be an integral part of your role.
The software systems you will manage are classified as critical Category 1 applications, which must maintain 24/7 availability and meet the highest standards of reliability, accuracy, and professionalism. This may include participating in an after-hours roster as required.
To excel in this role, you should have exceptional communication skills, both technical and non-technical, be highly motivated, self-driven, and demonstrate solid analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience in software development, operational support, testing, and implementing new applications—whether on-premises or in cloud environments like AWS—along with familiarity with ITIL frameworks, will be highly advantageous.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
For further information please review the position description on
https://bomcareers.nga.net.au/?jati=E964889E-0AE1-7DE8-1302-E431B23018B9
📌 Extreme Weather Applications Engineer
🏢 Bureau Of Meteorology
📍 Darwin