Junior Software Developer (m/f/d)

Bruker; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Sheffield is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join their Agile team. The role involves developing software for advanced electron microscopes, requiring strong Python skills and a relevant degree. This position offers excellent mentorship, technical challenges, and opportunities for growth. Ideal for recent graduates passionate about scientific and technical software.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career developer with a passion for learning.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Enthusiasm for solving real-world problems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software and hardware teams on new features.
• Write and maintain clean, reliable code in Python.
• Test new developments on the software and hardware platforms.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving enthusiasm

Education

BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (minimum 2:1)

Tools

Git

Job description

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial applications. Today, worldwide more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations.

Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

For more information, please visitwww.bruker.com.

Bruker currently has an opening for a Junior Software Developer to support the development of high-performance scientific instrumentation software. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and scientists developing software for one of the most powerful commercial electron microscopes in the world, enabling cutting‑edge materials science and microscopy research. The successful candidate will be part of a small, experienced Agile software team based in Sheffield, UK, and will contribute to the full software development lifecycle—from design and implementation to testing and deployment. There will also be the occasional opportunity to travel, both within the UK and internationally.

This position is ideal for a recent graduate or early‑career developer with a passion for learning and a strong interest in scientific or technical software. The role provides excellent scope for growth, mentorship, and technical challenge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to develop new features and improve existing functionality in Bruker’s electron microscope software platforms
• Write and maintain clean, reliable, and efficient code primarily in Python
• Test new developments either locally or directly on the electron microscopes
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews and retrospectives
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs reported by users or uncovered during internal testing
• Contribute to documentation, test automation, and internal tooling to improve developer experience
• Engage with complex scientific systems and build an understanding of how software interacts with high‑end hardware and real‑time data acquisition.

Qualifications

Required:

• BSc (minimum 2:1) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Enthusiasm for solving real‑world problems and working on long‑term technical challenges

Desirable:

• Three strong A-levels or equivalent, ideally including Physics
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), modern software development workflows and open-source software development practices
• A proactive positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new tools, technologies, and scientific concepts
• A passion for Physics or other scientific research more broadly