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We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Research Software Engineer, with an interest in providing Applications Support to users of platforms running the Linux operating system, to join the Technical Solutions and Operations Group within The Hartree Centre.

• Install and configure software applications and utilities on Linux systems.
• Collaborate on the development of specific software tools, utilities and programs.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation of procedures and configurations.
• Timely delivery of project work to specification and within budget.
• Advocate standard process and new or revised technical procedures to colleagues.
• Appropriate participation within the schedule of public engagement events for the Hartree Centre.
• Work optimally within the centre systems architecture, local and corporate policies, and our change management procedure, developing and articulating compliant solutions.

We are looking for a teammate with professional communication and interpersonal skills who can work optimally with all partners including colleagues and users of our services. This is a great role for someone who can demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to show sound judgement. Especially if you are a critical thinker who regularly demonstrates initiative and is willing and keen to learn new skills with a natural interest in new computing techniques and technologies.

The successful graduate will be presented with the opportunity to work independently and in small multi-disciplinary groups on projects designed to deliver enhancements to our infrastructure and services.

• Achieved, or be on course to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree, in a relevant field of study.
• Have the right to live and work in the UK at time of starting employment.
• Software development experience with Bash, Python or a compiled programming language.
• Practical experience of the Linux operating system.
• Superb communication skills.
• Effective organisational, time management and problem-solving skills - able to prioritise and to deliver against work plans.
• Standout colleague - not afraid to ask for support, keen to support colleagues.
• The post requires a National Security Vetting clearance to "SC" level for which specific eligibility requirements apply.

Desirable:

• Experience of GPU-centric technologies.
• Familiarity with (preferably) scientific application software.

At the Hartree Centre, we want to see UK businesses outperforming their global competitors. We want to grow the economy, create skilled jobs and train people to excel in them. Most of all, we want to keep the UK at the forefront of industrial innovation. We provide combined research, innovation and development services that accelerate the application of High-Performance Computing (HPC), data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. We have a technically exciting computing environment, encompassing a wide range of hardware and software technologies. Our staff are instrumental to our success and new starters will be members of a valued, multi-disciplinary team. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe\'s largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what\'s possible!

• 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).
• Flexible working hours.
• An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.
• Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme.