Research Software Engineer (Front-End)

Job title:

Research Software Engineer (Front-End)

Company

University of York

Job description

Looking for a job with a purpose? Make a difference and join our vibrant Research and Faculty IT team.The University of York has set out its vision to become a University for Public Good in its 2023 strategy. IT Services actively supports that commitment. We’re looking for individuals who want to be part of making a difference, using industry-leading technology to support our vision and deliver exceptional services. Working at a learning organisation, we offer a collaborative, flexible environment where growth is supported, teams care for each other, and inquiring minds can thrive.This role is focused on supporting academics in applying new and emerging technologies across a range of research areas. This could include development of cross-platform mobile applications (for example the ) or supporting the activities of the new . Whilst experience of front-end development and/or mobile app development would be beneficial to the role, an aptitude for learning and applying new technologies is equally important.Research and Faculty IT at the University of YorkThis post sits in Research IT and you will be part of the growing Research Software Engineer team.The team ethos is to provide sustainable, accessible research IT. We are passionate about reducing barriers to access new technologies for research. We are also passionate about sustainability having recently moved our High Performance Compute Facility to EcoDC in Sweden, significantly reducing our carbon footprint. A part of this role will involve being mindful of the environmental impact of software development at the University. If you are passionate about the environment, accessible compute and research IT this could be the job for you.Working as an RSE will give you opportunities to work on a diverse range of exciting projects across all faculties of the University, allowing you to apply and grow your software development skills and knowledge whilst learning new technologies. Involvement on projects can range from just a few months up to several years, and can cover prototyping new ideas, implementing or extending existing code, and developing for high-performance computing platforms, cloud platforms, GPUs or mobile devices.For more information about Research IT at York, seeWe are looking for people who have:

• Experience of Software Development and an aptitude for programming.
• Enthusiasm to support research within a University environment
• A passion for new technologies and how they can enhance research at the university.

Please see the attached job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.Salary and benefits

• £37,174 – £45,413 plus £3,000 Market Supplement
• Hybrid working with a minimum one day a week on site (between home & office)
• 30 days annual leave (38 including bank holidays)
• Excellent pension (with a significant defined benefit element and a very generous employer contribution)

See our for the full package of optional benefits and special offers.We have three open opportunities available.Interview date: To be confirmedIf you would like to learn more about the role, pleasecontact Philip Harrison at (RSE Team Lead) or Emma Barnes at (Head of Research and Faculty IT)The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.

Expected salary

£37174 – 45413 per year

Location

York

Job date

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:33:32 GMT

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