Team Leader - User Applications and Services

Are You Ready to Shape the Future of Weather Technology?

ECMWF is seeking an innovative and dynamic Team Leader – User Applications and Services (A3) to lead the development of cutting-edge applications that connect users with world-class earth system data and weather forecasting products. This is a high-impact role where you will drive innovation, enhance user experiences, and play a pivotal part in expanding ECMWF’s service offerings.

If you’re passionate about harnessing emerging technologies to revolutionize weather forecasting and user interaction, we want to hear from you!

Why join ECMWF?

At ECMWF, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in meteorology, AI, and computational science. We are pioneers in global numerical weather prediction and have been the first operational weather centre to publish results from our own machine-learned weather model. We see AI and digital transformation as the future of how users interact with our services, and this role is at the heart of that evolution. ECMWF is committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages female candidates to apply for this leadership role.

Your impact in this role:

As Team Leader – User Applications and Services you will:

• Lead a talented team of developers, fostering an innovative and collaborative environment.
• Oversee the implementation of interactive user applications and services and the development of high impact visualisation tools.
• Drive innovation in user interaction, ensuring intuitive access to ECMWF’s vast data resources.
• Manage projects procured externally under sub-contracts to achieve high quality delivery for ECMWF.
• Collaborate with internal teams, Member States, and external stakeholders to deliver top-tier services.
• Stay ahead of technological advancements, ensuring ECMWF maintains its world-leading position in global weather prediction.

What we\’re looking for:

• An innovator with expertise and hands-on experience in modern web technologies, RESTful APIs, and backend systems.
• A visionary leader who can inspire and drive a team based in two sites (UK & Germany).
• A strategic thinker with a passion for enhancing user experience and digital transformation.
• A collaborative communicator who engages technical and non-technical audiences.
• A problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Your background and experience:

In selecting the candidate for this role we’ll be looking for:

• An advanced degree (or equivalent professional experience) in computer science, engineering, computational science, physics, or a related field.
• Proven experience developing software, leading development teams or projects and delivering large-scale, user-facing web applications.
• Strong knowledge of UI/UX design, data visualization, and accessibility standards.
• Experience with Agile development and project management.
• Experience in and motivation to manage people, projects, services or operations.
• Familiarity with scientific or meteorological data is a plus but not required.
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of French or German is an advantage.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

If you’re excited about leveraging technology to enhance global weather prediction and empower users worldwide, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet every single criterion. Join ECMWF and be part of the future of weather technology!

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