Software Engineer Band D - IRC119653

SOFTWARE ENGINEER BAND D - IRC119653

LOCATION: DIDCOT, OXFORDSHIRE

SALARY: £27,792 TO £29,566 PER ANNUM PLUS BENEFITS

CLOSING DATE: 31 JANUARY 2014

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe's largest multidisciplinary research organisations supporting scientists and engineers world-wide.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Software Engineer to develop enterprise systems and work closely with fellow engineers and scientists to provide software to support the business of science. The role will be based within the ISIS Computing Business Apps team at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, near Oxford.

THE ROLE

You will be involved in all aspects of the software development throughout the project life cycle, from initial requirements analysis through to maintenance. Your responsibilities will include:

* Working with fellow Software Engineers in the team to  design, code, test and deploy software.

* Delivering significant software modules.

* Working with customers as they try out and accept our applications, advising and assisting as necessary.

ABOUT YOU

If you are interested in joining us as a Software Engineer, you should have:

* BSc (min 2.1) in a technology-related discipline (or equivalent qualification or experience).

* Solid understanding of the theory underpinning object-oriented programming and relational databases.

* Experience in developing tiered systems using enterprise technologies such as Java EE.

* Good interpersonal skills for supporting software with staff and facility visitors.

* Experience of web development using ASP.NET or similar.

* Enthusiasm to work in a dynamic team environment, on several projects at once, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and try out new technologies.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment supporting a national and international community of more than 2000 scientists for research into subjects ranging from clean energy and the environment, pharmaceuticals and health care, through to nanotechnology, materials engineering and IT. You will occasionally get the opportunity to travel around the UK, Europe and further afield.

You will further your own skills and experience through the projects on which you will work and we will provide you with the support and training that you need to progress in your job and advance your career. With flexible working hours, up to 30 days annual leave plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays, a good pension scheme and excellent on-site recreational societies and facilities, we support a good work-life balance.

HOW TO APPLY

For an informal discussion about this role please contact: Hannah Griffin

For more information about this role please click Apply, read the full Job Requirements and if you think you could be just who we are looking for, upload your CV and a covering letter.

Applications are handled by UK SBS. If you experience any problems in applying for this job, or have any feedback for us about the application process, please contact our Recruitment Hotline (8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday). Please quote the reference number IRC119653 when calling.

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