At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing to generate a more brilliant light source at higher energy.

Software enables the world-leading science performed at Diamond. Our software systems support low-level control of synchrotron and beamline hardware, 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 software engineers work with scientists to develop innovative and robust solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Software Engineer to work closely with software and management staff who support and develop scientific web services, meeting the requirements of beamline scientists, scientific directors and users in a timely manner. This is a fixed-term post for three years with a hybrid working arrangement requiring a minimum of three days onsite per week.

You will hold a degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Science and be skilled in developing and enhancing web applications with JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular.

Essential experience and/or knowledge:

Diamond offers 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, two annual volunteering days, flexible working hours and an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. A relocation allowance may be available where applicable. The campus offers sports pitches, an outdoor gym, cycle, running and walking routes, onsite cafes, restaurants, a daycare nursery and free on-site parking.

Diamond attracts talented individuals from around the world and currently employs many nationalities. The organisation welcomes applications from suitably qualified women and from disabled people (who can indicate they wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme via the online application process). Diamond are members of Working Families and have achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award. This position does not meet the requirements for UK visa sponsorship except potentially for certain new entrants, people sponsored in the UK since before 04/04/2024, or where a PhD is held and is a required criteria of the vacancy.