R&D Senior Software Developer

Agilent Technologies, Inc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a skilled Full Stack Software Developer to join their R&D team at the Harwell Science Campus near Oxford. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers to develop web-based spectroscopy applications. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience, proficient in C# and Angular, with a strong problem-solving capability. This position offers comprehensive training, dynamic work environment, and a commitment to work/life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Core global benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Pension

Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday

Company activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer using a range of technologies.
• Strong proficiency in C# and modern front-end development with Angular.
• Experience in API design, databases, and DevOps is highly valued.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D teams to design and implement software features.
• Develop high-quality solutions using .NET and Angular.
• Contribute to system architecture and API design.
• Participate in code reviews and test-driven development.

Skills

C#

Angular

API design

Test-driven development

Collaboration skills

Problem solving

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Full Stack Software Developer to join our collaborative Research & Development group at the Harwell Science Campus near Oxford, UK. In this key role, you will work alongside firmware, hardware, quality, and data science engineers to develop commercial web-based spectroscopy applications used by laboratories worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to design, implement, debug, test, and document new software features and applications.
• Develop high-quality solutions using .NET and Angular within an Agile SCRUM framework.
• Transform market requirements and technical specifications into innovative, user-friendly applications.
• Contribute to system architecture, API design, web UI, database integration, and DevOps processes.
• Participate in code reviews, test-driven development, and structured project planning to ensure excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience: 5+ years as a software engineer using a range of technologies. Exceptional candidates with less experience will also be considered.
• Strong proficiency in C# and modern front-end development with Angular (or similar frameworks).
• Experience in API design, web page design, databases, DevOps, and test-driven development is highly valued.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and communicate across multidisciplinary groups.
• Willingness to work at least 3 days per week on-site in Harwell.
• Excellent problem solving / analytical skills and eagerness to learn about new software technology, instruments, applications, and consumables.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact at various levels and provide excellent customer support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, starting with an onboarding program to ensure a smooth start with our team.
• A dynamic environment focused around delivering best-of-class customer service.
• Agilent offers core global benefits to all staff and a Stock Purchase Plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Healthcare, Employee Assistance Program, Holiday, and company activities.
• A dedication to work/life balance.

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek, so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.