R&D Software Systems Lead

Johnson Matthey; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability firm in the UK is seeking an R&D Software Systems Lead to manage and optimise applications driving their mission towards net-zero emissions. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills, relevant experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively. This role offers hybrid working and comprehensive benefits designed to support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Retirement savings

Share plans

Life Assurance

Medical plans

Fitness discounts

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain R&D applications and systems.
• Support users by optimising workflows and automating tasks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage backlogs and align development.
• Develop tools and metrics for performance tracking.

Skills

Strong learning agility

Knowledge of operating systems

Enterprise software expertise

Cloud platforms knowledge

Strong troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Collaboration abilities

Change facilitation

Education

Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Job title: R&D Software Systems Lead

Location: Chilton, UK

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a R&D Software Systems Lead, you'll contribute to JM's mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role

As a R&D Software Systems Lead, you will help drive our goals by:

• Manage and maintain R&D applications and systems (e.g. ELN, SciBite, SciForma), including user admin, performance monitoring, updates, and security compliance.
• Support users by optimising workflows, automating tasks, managing feedback, and providing training and onboarding.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise configurations, manage backlogs, and align development with business needs.
• Develop tools and metrics to track performance, enable data visualisation, and support integration with other digital systems.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience with strong learning agility.
• Knowledge of operating systems, enterprise software, cloud platforms, and virtualisation technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to facilitate change, focus on customers, take initiative, and plan and organise effectively.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

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Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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