University of Exeter
Senior Research Software Engineer
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About The Role
Senior Research Software Engineer
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
This full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.
The starting salary will be from £51,753 on Grade G, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working - some time on campus and some from home.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
Research Software Engineers
The University of Exeter's Research Software and Analytics Group, consisting of Research Software Engineers (RSEs), Research Data Scientists and Research Data Stewards, supports cutting-edge research across the university, improving reproducibility and bolstering impact. RSEs make a vital contribution to the university’s research portfolio by designing and developing software tools of a professional standard to address real-world challenges spanning the spectrum of computational and social science.
Every RSE in the team is a member of the academic community and collaborates with researchers across the university to create and extend software that facilitates and embodies research in a readable, reliable and reproducible fashion. They are typically simultaneously engaged in several research projects, thus are expected to multi-task and prioritise their own workload. Given the diverse nature of projects, they are also often required to develop expertise in new areas.
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As a Senior RSE, you will provide line management and technical mentorship for RSEs within the team. You will also play an important role in assisting to set the strategic direction and embed good working practices to ensure the continued success of the team.
About You
Successful applicants will be talented, versatile software developers working to a professional standard with up-to-date skills. You should have demonstrable experience of designing and developing software, supplemented by an understanding of best practices in software development. This experience could have been acquired working in industry or via a PhD degree that required significant use of computer programming and software engineering. Prior experience of contributing to research projects through collaboration with academic researchers is desirable.
About The Research Software And Analytics Group
You will join a rapidly growing team of dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic technical professionals with a diverse set of interests and backgrounds. We value collaboration, respect and an openness to innovative practices and ways of working. We adopt a flexible, hybrid working style with some home working. Every member of the team is part of the academic community and collaborates with researchers across the university to further the impact of Exeter research.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further Information
Please contact Fliss Guest, Head of Research Software and Analytics (F.L.Guest@exeter.ac.uk).
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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Why our colleagues love working here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues – see initiatives here
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How We Can Help
If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
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