InstructWe are looking for a junior software developer to join our Instruct development team. You would gain first-hand experience in developing software for a dynamic and forefront infrastructure with high international reach. Our software, ARIA, is in use across Europe by a number of facilities and organisations to provide high-level support to their access users. You would join the Instruct Operations team which is an interdisciplinary group of scientists that coordinate and administer the provision of research infrastructure services to a largely European structural biology community.
You will be delivering ARIA platform software as a part of the existing development team. You will be responsible for testing of all of the development work undertaken by the team as well as writing efficient unit tests to expedite code review. Your specific responsibilities would include: providing hands-on support to remote users accessing Instruct services through its web-based portal. You will have key responsibility for maintenance, updating and further development of our websites and ARIA platforms and liaising directly with our collaborative developers across Europe.
You must have some experience in developing in multiple languages, specifically PHP, HTML & CSS with a desire to learn and develop a career within IT. You also must have good professional communication skills. You will hold an honours degree in computing science or related field or have equivalent experience.
This is a full-time appointment, fixed term for 1 year in the first instance and based at the Instruct-ERIC Hub in Oxford, UK. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. The post will remain open until it has been filled.
Essential Skills
Experience developing in multiple languages specifically PHP, HTML, CSS;
Experience with modern version control tools, specifically Git
Familiarity with ticket-based request/defect tracking systems (e.g. JIRA);
Understanding of unit testing frameworks and code review software;
A strong desire to learn and further career development within IT;
Good knowledge of modern IT systems and project methodologies, practises and approaches;
Good professional communication skills particularly dealing with users/customers;
The ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines;
A degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related field;
Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
Desirable
Basic understanding of cloud platforms;
Knowledge and experience of SQL;
Experience with React and / or NodeJS
Some command line Linux experience;
If you consider that you meet the selection criteria, please send a supporting statement which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post, an up to date CV to including details of two referees to support@instruct-eric.org
Please send all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. The supporting statement should explain your relevant experience which may have been gained in employment, education, or you may have taken time away from these activities in order to raise a family, care for a dependant, or travel for example. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria outlined above and we are happy to consider evidence of transferable skills or experience which you may have gained outside the context of paid employment or education.
Please note that interviews for this post will be as ad hoc and the closing date might be earlier than the below if a suitable candidate is found.
All applications must be received by midday on the closing 29/03/24.
You will be notified of the progress of your application by e-mail. Please check your spam/junk mail regularly to ensure that you receive all e-mails.
Please contact support@instruct-eric.org for a full job description and any further questions.
