Open Source Web Engineer for Digital Repositories

University of Southampton; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Eastleigh is hiring a Software Engineering / Customer Support role. The successful candidate will develop and support customer-focused projects related to EPrints systems and engage in various engineering activities. Essential qualifications include proven industrial experience or a PhD in Computer Science. The role offers a full-time contract and a competitive benefits package, fostering an inclusive environment. Applicants are encouraged to apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 6 extra days

Subsidised health and fitness facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Range of discounts on restaurants and retail

Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering and technical support.
• Ability to engage in design, programming, testing, and project management.
• Experience in customer support for software applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support customer-focused projects relating to EPrints systems.
• Engage in diverse engineering tasks including content management and integrations.
• Provide customer support for software-related inquiries.

Skills

Proven industrial experience

Knowledge of Linux

Web technologies (XML, SQL, JavaScript, CSS)

High level programming languages (Python, PHP, Perl)

Education

PhD or equivalent professional qualifications in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

A leading educational institution in Eastleigh is hiring a Software Engineering / Customer Support role. The successful candidate will develop and support customer-focused projects related to EPrints systems and engage in various engineering activities. Essential qualifications include proven industrial experience or a PhD in Computer Science. The role offers a full-time contract and a competitive benefits package, fostering an inclusive environment. Applicants are encouraged to apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date.