Graduate Software Engineer

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Job summary

A leading scientific facility in the UK is seeking Graduate Software Engineers for its 2026 intake. This role involves working within a collaborative environment focused on solving technical challenges in science. Graduates will participate in a two-year rotational development programme, gaining exposure to advanced software technologies, including machine learning and cloud computing. The facility offers an excellent benefits package and a vibrant workplace culture.

Benefits

Annual leave and holidays

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Passion for computing and software critical.
• Must be a recent graduate within 2 years.
• Ability to tackle technical challenges in a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotational development programme.
• Work alongside scientists and engineers.
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.

Skills

Computing and software passion

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Graduated within 2 years

Tools

Big Data Technologies

Machine Learning

Cloud Computing

Job description

Overview

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire based onsite

Salary £36,495

Full time / Flexible hours

Reference: 11702

About You

• Are you passionate about computing and software?
• Are you interested in world-leading scientific endeavors?
• Do you want to help visualise a virus, rotate a robot or energise an electron?
• Do you want to use your software skills to contribute to the delivery of world class science?
• Would you enjoy working with a friendly, supportive team with a wide range of skills and expertise to tackle varied, challenging technical problems?

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world. It houses the UK's synchrotron light source, producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun, to probe the structure and composition of matter. From viruses and vaccines to alternative energy solutions and nanotechnology, it underpins research and innovation for more than 8000 scientists.

Software enables the world-leading science performed at Diamond. Our software systems facilitate operations at all levels, including the low-level control of synchrotron and beamline hardware, the 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 professional software engineers work alongside our scientists to develop innovative and robust solutions, helping to produce scientific research which can change the world.

About The Roles

We now have excellent opportunities for Graduate Software Engineers to form our 2026 Graduate intake, suitable for people who will have graduated within 2 years of taking up this position.

As part of the Diamond Scientific Software, Controls and Computation department (SSCC), you will work within a research-focussed environment alongside world leading scientists and professional engineers, addressing technically challenging problems for the good of humanity.

To Help You Get Started In Your Career In This Exciting And Challenging Environment, We Offer An Initial Two-year-long Rotational Development Programme In Software Technologies, Development Methodologies, And Personal Professional Growth. During This Time, You Will Have The Opportunity To Gain Hands-on Experience And Exposure To a Wide Range Of Cutting-edge Technologies, Which Could Include:

• Big Data Technologies
• High Performance Data Acquisition
• Scientific Data Analysis
• Data Management
• Machine Learning
• Data Visualisation
• Web Services
• Distributed Controls Systems
• Robotics, Remote Control and Automation
• Cloud Computing

On completion of the development programme, you will join one of Diamonds SSCC groups.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays and 2 annual volunteering days, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including cafes, a restaurant, a nursery and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

At Diamond our Wellbeing programme encourages you to become part of the wider life of the company, including things like movement and yoga sessions, a mindfulness App membership, staff socials and a regular Revive & Thrive hour. We even have a vintage arcade machine for a lunch-break challenge! There are lots of opportunities to offer ideas and get involved.

To Apply

As part of your application, please complete all of the information requested in the application, including the personal statement and example of your previous work. Failure to do so is likely to result in you not being considered for this position.

These positions don't meet the requirements for UK visa sponsorship, and subsequently we cannot consider individuals requiring sponsorship or currently on a time limited visa, such as a Graduate visa. The position offers a permanent contract and so requires existing right to work in the UK with no time limit on your leave to remain.

The closing date for applications is 26th October with interviews taking place onsite at Diamond on 26th and 27th November.

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