Research Software Engineer: AI, HCI & Linked Open Data

Digital Preservation Coalition; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital organization in the UK is seeking a Research Software Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will work on human-computer interaction, AI, and linked open data projects using agile methodologies. Key qualifications include proficiency in programming with Python or JavaScript, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to manage deadlines. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to impactful digital services in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with interests in areas like human-computer interaction, AI, and linked open data.
• Experience in agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban across the development life cycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues to non-specialists.
• Proficient in programming with Python and JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with web frameworks like Django or Wagtail.
• Knowledge of user experience (UX) design.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team following an agile approach to deliver software tools.
• Support projects through technical problem solving within a collaborative environment.

Skills

Human-computer interaction

Artificial intelligence

Linked open data

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication

Technical problem solving

Python programming

JavaScript frameworks

Software testing methodologies

Django development

Wagtail development

User experience (UX) design

Job description

A leading digital organization in the UK is seeking a Research Software Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will work on human-computer interaction, AI, and linked open data projects using agile methodologies. Key qualifications include proficiency in programming with Python or JavaScript, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to manage deadlines. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to impactful digital services in an innovative environment.