Graduate Software Developer
Mary Lyon Centre
Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire
Full time
23-month fixed term contract
Band 5 – Salary £30,911 per annum
About us
The Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell (MLC) is located in a growing science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire and is an internationally renowned centre at the forefront of genetics research. As the hub of the new MRC National Mouse Genetics Network, the specialist facilities and capabilities of the MLC support groups of researchers across the UK to accelerate our understanding of human diseases, such as cancer, developmental disorders and neurodegeneration.
The Medical Research Council (MRC) encourages the integration of clinical and discovery research to elucidate both disease processes and potential new therapies. The MLC provides vital scientific support for the UK biomedical community and focuses on preclinical research using mouse models, which supports clinical research and therapy discovery.
About the MLC Graduate Training Scheme
The MLC’s Graduate Training Scheme offers structured training, a real job with real responsibilities from day one, and a direct route to professional accreditation. It will allow you to use your degree in a dynamic, creative and collaborative culture, while gathering expertise and skills related to genetics research.
We know that you want to use your talent, skill, and dedication to make a difference, and at the MLC you will get the opportunity to do just that. Your work will support world-leading science and innovation and enable ground-breaking research that will inspire, shape and define our future.
About the role
The Mary Lyon Centre (MLC) at MRC Harwell is seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Software Developer Trainee to join their Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Software Development Team (SDT) as part of the Mary Lyon Centre’s Graduate Training Program. The successful applicant will be working within an established Agile/Scrum team of Software Developers to help produce bespoke web-based data capture and visualization tools across a range of interesting projects.
Our principal technologies include:
* Software technologies - Java (JSE & JEE), Spring Framework, GWT, JSF, JSP, Web-services, HTML, Javascript, SQL.
* Databases - Sybase and MariaDB.
* Developer Tools - IntelliJ, Data-Grip, JIRA, Confluence, Git-lab.
The successful candidate can expect to gain exposure in all aspects of the Software Development Lifecyle, from design and development through to testing and live systems support. They will be encouraged to focus on their own personal career development objectives as much as possible and will have a large input on the choice of projects they undertake.
The ideal candidate will be a recent Graduate in a strongly technical IT/Computing subject or have studied a Scientific/Engineering subject but will need to demonstrate some familiarity and experience in Software Development.
Key responsibilities include:
* The design, development and support of robust production-quality software tools that meet the requirements of stakeholders to support their scientific research activities.
* Carrying out first-line user assistance across our various in-house software systems using JIRA Service-Desk for ticket management.
* Performing second-line systems support to develop new software features and resolve technical faults.
* Produce and maintain SQL-based reporting tools.
* Carry out general data-management tasks requested by stakeholders.
* Test new software features to identify faults or missed requirements, giving feedback on design and UX factors.
* Delivering new software releases to users.
* Routine server and database maintenance tasks.
* Produce technical system and user help documentation.
Working Relationships:
* Collaborate with other LIMS team members in supporting and developing software tools.
* Work closely with various users/stakeholders to support their use of the software tools developed by the team.
* Collaborate with other IT/Informatics teams where necessary on joint projects to support shared solutions.
* Collaborate with LIMS team members in developing ideas for continual process improvement.
* Report on project progress to the LIMS Team Lead.
* The post will be line-managed by the LIMS Team Lead.
About you
To be eligible for this opportunity, all candidates will need to demonstrate that they meet the following criteria:
Essential:
* A strong technical IT/Computing educational history, ideally to BSc/MSc level, or with equivalent relevant experience.
* Academic projects in some technical aspect of Software Development.
* Some experience working as part of a collaborative team.
* High-level of knowledge in at least one Software coding language, preferably Java.
* Familiarity with web-client technologies (Javascript, HTML, CSS).
* Working level of knowledge of the Structured Query Language (SQL).
* Familiarity with Relational Database (RDMS) features.
* Experience with common IT tools – MS Office etc.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* A proactive, self-motivating attitude towards project organisation and delivery.
* An ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
* An ability to create concise and effective documentation.
Desirable:
* Some exposure or familiarity with Biological Sciences.
* Any experience working in the Software Development field.
* Some level of understanding of enterprise application architecture.
* Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
* Experience with common software project management tools – JIRA, Confluence, Gitlab.
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum software development methodology.
* An ability to contribute novel ideas as part of our continual Team improvement process.
* Effective presentation skills.
Benefits
Choosing to join our Graduate Training Programme means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, all bank holidays plus 2.5 privilege days, access to shopping and travel discounts, cycle to work scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
For the full list of benefits, please visit our careers site.
How we support Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace
At UKRI, we believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community.
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Corporate/Local Responsibilities & Requirements
The post-holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the MRC’s:
* Code of Conduct
* Equality and Diversity policy
* Health and Safety policy
* Data Protection and Security policy
Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between the post-holder and their manager. The above lists are not exhaustive and the post-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, cooperatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post and the MRC.
The post-holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
How to Apply
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based on how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.
Please apply by visiting our careers site and clicking on the link below.
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
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