Junior Software Developer - Scientific Instrumentation

Bruker Corporation; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in scientific instrumentation is seeking a Junior Software Developer in Sheffield to work closely with engineers on high-performance scientific software. This role offers unique opportunities for mentorship and technical challenges, focusing on developing software for advanced electron microscopes. Candidates should have a background in Computer Science or Software Engineering, proficiency in Python, and a collaborative mindset. This full-time position allows for growth while directly impacting innovative scientific research.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career developer with passion for scientific software.
• Ability to engage with complex scientific systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to develop new features.
• Write and maintain clean, reliable and efficient code.
• Test new developments locally or directly on the electron microscopes.
• Participate in code reviews and agile sprint activities.
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs reported by users.
• Contribute to documentation and internal tooling.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Strong communication skills

Collaborative team work

Problem solving

Education

Minimum 2:1 in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field

Three strong A-levels or equivalent, ideally including Physics

Tools

Version control systems (e.g. Git)

Job description

A global leader in scientific instrumentation is seeking a Junior Software Developer in Sheffield to work closely with engineers on high-performance scientific software. This role offers unique opportunities for mentorship and technical challenges, focusing on developing software for advanced electron microscopes. Candidates should have a background in Computer Science or Software Engineering, proficiency in Python, and a collaborative mindset. This full-time position allows for growth while directly impacting innovative scientific research.