Job Description

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Salary: 24,961 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours

Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 12months

Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire

Closing Date: Sunday, 19th October 2025

Interview Date: Dec 2025 / Jan 2026

Start Date:

September 2026

Are you interested in web systems, full-stack development, and user interfaces? We have an opportunity for a skilled Web Developer to join our team. As a Web Developer for Automated Customer Systems, you will work alongside a highly experienced programmers, engineers and system developers to create intuitive web-based user interfaces for our microelectronics engineering software solutions. This includes developing secure customer web interfaces, data management systems, and back-end visualisation systems.

Brief overview of the scheme

STFC's incredibly diverse range of placements allow you to work alongside world leading engineers, scientists, and technicians in highly collaborative environments. With an STFC Industrial Placement you will become a critical member of the team in which you will be exposed to exciting projects and challenges from the start.


We'll provide challenges that match your skills, and each placement is a unique opportunity to pursue your career interests. You will be supported every step of the way by our dedicated Early Careers Development Team who will also ensure you benefit from a range of personal development opportunities.

About the role and a summary of key duties & responsibilities

As a Web Developer for Automated Customer Systems, you will play a crucial role in the development of our computational infrastructure, which is vital for providing exceptional support to our customers and partners. You will have the opportunity to work on both on-premise and cloud-based systems, constantly improving their functionality and efficiency. Your main responsibilities will include:


Developing aesthetically pleasing and dynamic web interfaces for external customers and internal management systems. Enhancing existing web-based systems that provide customer portals and user interfaces to complex microelectronics design environments in secure virtual private clouds (AWS and Azure). Ensuring the security of data by following rigorous procedures with meticulous attention to detail in secure coding processes.

To apply for this placement, we are looking for the following:

Key - Shortlisting (S), at Interview (I) or both (S&I)

Essential:

Currently enrolled on an undergraduate degree course studying a relevant degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar, with degree content relevant to the vacancy and returning to university/studies to complete your undergraduate degree following the placement (S) Are required or have requested to take an industrial placement year (S) Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement (S) Able to commence employment in summer 2026 (S) Proven ability in software development, especially scripting languages (S&I). Good understanding of HTML and CSS and appreciation of the principles of good web design, including a solid grasp of modern online system security principles (S&I). Understanding of how data may be mapped to database architectures for dynamically served content (S&I). Demonstrate a logical approach to software debugging and a genuine interest in discovering more about web systems development (S&I) Conscientious, reliable and hardworking with good interpersonal skills and the ability to identify and communicate relevant technical information in English (S&I)

Employee Benefits:

30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days). Flexible working hours. An excellent defined average salary pension scheme. Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking. Excellent learning and development opportunities. Cycle to work scheme.
Link to more benefits: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/


As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y

Application Guidance

Please note that we can only accept a maximum of 2 applications per candidate.

Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.

Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.


What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible!