Software Engineer

The Data Gals | by AI Connect; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A research-led organization is seeking both Senior and Junior/Mid-level Software Engineers in Glasgow. Candidates will work on transformative digital products for researchers, shaping technical direction and user experience. Responsibilities include designing and developing research software, influencing project strategies, and collaborating within teams. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in Python or JavaScript and PostgreSQL, along with good problem-solving capabilities. Competitive salaries are offered, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in either Python or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and cloud services.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital research products.
• Influence technical strategy and project execution.
• Collaborate across teams to achieve project goals.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Description

Software Engineers (Senior & Junior / Mid-level)

Python | JavaScript | PostgreSQL

Location : Glasgow

Salaries :

• Senior Software Engineer : up to £58,000 (DOE)
• Frontend-leaning Software Engineer : up to £46,000 (DOE)

The Data Gals is partnering with a research led organisation that builds digital products transforming complex research data into accessible, meaningful insights. As part of a growing engineering team, they are hiring 2 x Software Engineers at different levels to work on data-driven platforms used by researchers, institutions, and stakeholders.

These roles sit at the intersection of software engineering, data, and digital storytelling, offering the opportunity to shape both the technical direction and the user experience of impactful research products.

The Roles

1.Senior Software Engineer (Lead-level)

This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on designing, building, and shaping the delivery of digital research products. You’ll work across backend, frontend, cloud, and infrastructure while influencing how projects are run and how teams collaborate.

You’ll advise on technical strategy at project inception and retrospectives, translate senior leadersh...