Job Description

About You

Are you passionate about computing and software?

Are you interested in world-leading scientific endeavour?

Do you want to help visualise a virus, rotate a robot or energise an electron?

Do you want to use your 1st or 2:1 STEM degree to make the world a better place?

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world. It houses the UK\xe2\x80\x99s synchrotron light source, producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun, to probe the structure and composition of matter. From viruses and vaccines to alternative energy solutions and nanotechnology, it underpins research and innovation for more than 8000 scientists.

Software enables the world-leading science performed at Diamond. Our software systems facilitate operations at all levels, including the low-level control of synchrotron and beamline hardware, the planning, execution and monitoring of experiments, data archiving and retrieval, data processing and visualisation, the application for beamtime, and capture of remote experiment plans and samples. Our professional software engineers work alongside our scientists to develop innovative and robust solutions to keep Diamond at the forefront of scientific research.

About the Roles

We now have excellent opportunities for Graduate Software Engineers to form our 2024 Graduate intake.

Working within the Diamond Scientific Software, Controls and Computation department, you will work within a research focussed environment alongside world leading scientists and professional engineers, addressing technically challenging problems for the good of humanity.

To help you get started in your career in this exciting and challenging environment, we offer a two-year-long rotational development programme in software technologies, development methodologies, and personal growth. During this time, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, which could include:

• \xc2\xb7 Big Data Technologies
• \xc2\xb7 High Performance Data Acquisition
• \xc2\xb7 Scientific Data Analysis
• \xc2\xb7 Data Management
• \xc2\xb7 Machine Learning
• \xc2\xb7 Data Visualisation
• \xc2\xb7 Web Services
• \xc2\xb7 Distributed Controls Systems
• \xc2\xb7 Robotics, Remote Control and Automation
• \xc2\xb7 Cloud Computing

On completion of the development programme, you will join one of Diamond\xe2\x80\x99s Scientific Software, Controls and Computation groups.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays and 2 annual volunteering days, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 29th October with interviews taking place onsite at Diamond on 21st and 23rd November.

Business Area

Software

Full Time Salary

\xc2\xa333,580

Post Type

Full time / Permanent

Provisional Interview Dates

21st and 23rd November.

Closing Date

29/10/2023

Diamond Light Source