Salary: $38,991 - $50,399
Grade: 8
Contract Type: 1 years  Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time
Closing Date: 31st July 2016
Interview date: 16th August

We currently have a vacancy for a Research Software Engineer. The role will involve developing and supporting the department to build a Software Engineering group (SGE). The SEG provides a continuous integration service for other the Compuses. It is designed to assist researchers in developing high quality and well tested code for use in their work.

The SGE is currently expanding the range of tools and platforms supported and is intending to include High Performance Computing (HPC) platforms, which is an exciting and innovative opportunity. The role will also provide advice, guidance and support for those new to the service and/or new to automated testing, allowing researchers to gain the most benefit from the service.   

The duties will include:

  - Implementation of additional build nodes across a range of platforms, including links to HPC services
  - Integration of new tools and compilers within the Jenkins environment.
  - User support of the SEG including assisting new users and projects
  - Development of specialised material for supporting software testing and continuous integration
  - Responsibility for the day to day running of the service

There will be opportunities to share this work with others in the wider professional community.

This role will require occasional travel to other locations.

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential:

A degree in an appropriate computing or technical discipline, or demonstrate significant relevant expertise.

Experience in programming languages such as Java, C, C++ and/or Python

Desirable:

Experience of running production services and supporting users

Analysis and evaluation of user requirements experience.

Experience of a variety of operating systems including Linux and Windows

Experience in software engineering within the academic community

Interview Criteria

Includes shortlisting criteria

Essential:

Ability to demonstrate experience of best practice software development lifecycles.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills so as to work effectively with a range of staff and stakeholders.

Analytical and problem-solving capability, and the ability to show sound judgement.   (judged through the practical exercise)

Understanding of continuous integration and its benefits to software development,

Desirable:

Experience of running Jenkins or another CI framework

Experience of a wide range of programming languages, especially those used in academic environments

Experience of the whole software development lifecycle

Experience of using High Performance Computing

Experience of the operational requirements of production systems, including change control and configuration management systems.

 

 

In addition to the competitive salary, an excellent index linked pension scheme and generous leave allowance are offered.

On email applications only, please submit a covering letter and CV, ensuring that the vacancy position applying for is included in the file and description of each document uploaded. No Agencies.

The closing date for applications is 31th July at 4:00pm-CT. The interview/assessment date for this vacancy 16th August and will be held at 931 S Kickapoo Ave. Springfield, MO

We want to make our application process as easy for you as we possibly can. If you have any more request please email us.