IT Services

Senior Research Software Engineer

Job reference: REQ17093

Location Loughborough

Package

Management and Specialist Grade 7 from £39,324 to £46,924 per annum.

IT Services

We have a special opportunity for a unique individual to take a lead role in providing research software engineering support to researchers across Loughborough University and more widely in the new EPSRC Tier 2 centre HPC Midlands Plus.

You will provide expert level knowledge and skills in development, support and training of research computing techniques including parallel programming, algorithms and software engineering for the University. You will also be responsible for engaging in national and international activities, including the research software engineering network.

Prior experience with programming for Research and Development in an academic or industrial setting is essential, along with in-depth knowledge of Advanced skills in C++ and/or Fortran. Candidates must be able to demonstrate parallel programming experience and completion of significant work; undertaken with a commitment to software development best practise including: issue tracking, testing, documentation, version control, build automation and continuous integration.

First stage selection will be carried out based on your completed application form.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact: Matthew Cook (Assistant Director of IT) by email at m.s.cook@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone on 01509 226013.

Application closing date:  6 March 2017