SkA South Africa Radio Astronomy Software Specialist

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ska South Africa Full time
Role Overview:

The SkA South Africa Radio Astronomy Software Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining radio astronomy software applications and tools for data processing, analysis and visualization.

This role involves working closely with peers across functional engineering groups and key stakeholders to ensure satisfactory delivery of the Data Processing & Pipelines Department's systems and products.

  • Participation in Research & Development initiatives within the domain of expertise to develop novel ideas for future products and contribute to the overall continuous development of the group.
  • Support deployment, maintenance, upgrades, operation and decommissioning of developed products.

The ideal candidate is either a Software Developer with experience in scientific computing or high-performance computing, or a Scientist/Science Developer with experience in Radio Astronomy.



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