Computing Officer- Software Developer

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Developer to join their innovative team at the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the CAMARADES-NC3Rs Preclinical Systematic Review & Meta-analysis Facility, enhancing research through technology. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in front-end development using Angular and back-end knowledge in C#. Join a diverse and international community committed to equality and inclusion, where your contributions will help shape the future of clinical research.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Creative work environment

Diverse community

Holiday entitlement

Pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family initiatives

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Angular for front-end development.
• Knowledge of C# and MongoDB for back-end tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional software solutions for the CAMARADES-NC3Rs project.
• Collaborate with team members to gather requirements and provide support.

Skills

Front-End Development (Angular)

Agile Methodologies (Scrum)

Back-End Development (C#)

MongoDB

API Maintenance

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Job description

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Job Description

Grade UE06: £34,132 to £39,355 per annum

Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences / Edinburgh Medical School

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term until 31 January 2026

The Opportunity

Join our forward-thinking team at the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences as a Software Developer. Contribute to the development of the CAMARADES-NC3Rs Preclinical Systematic Review & Meta-analysis Facility (SyRF; https://syrf.org.uk/), a fully integrated online platform for systematic reviews of preclinical studies, supporting the CAMARADES research group.

This position is fixed term until 31 January 2026, with potential for extension.

Your Skills And Attributes For Success

• Proficiency in Front-End Development: Experience with Angular, capable of designing and implementing complex user interfaces from concept to execution.
• Experience with Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile practices, preferably Scrum, with proactive task prioritization.
• Back-End Development Skills: Knowledge of C#, MongoDB, and API maintenance.
• Problem Solving and Innovation: Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical team members to develop functional software solutions.
• Communication and Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to gather requirements, provide technical support, and foster collaboration.

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Application Information

Please include your CV and cover letter in your application.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Creative and rewarding work environment
• Diverse and international community
• Staff benefits including holiday entitlement, pension schemes, staff discounts, and family initiatives

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh values equality and inclusion, holding a Silver Athena SWAN award and participating in the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions.

Key Dates

Application deadline: 14 May 2025, 11:59pm GMT.

About Us

The University is committed to addressing global challenges through research, teaching, and innovation, with a values-led approach.

About The Team

Part of Edinburgh Medical School, which has a rich history and a focus on research excellence across various campuses.