About Us
At Diamond we are currently undertaking a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.
Software helps to enable the world-leading science performed at Diamond. Our software systems facilitate operations at all levels, including the low-level control of synchrotron and beamline hardware, the planning, execution and monitor of experiments, data archiving and retrieval, data processing and visualisation, the application for beamtime, and capture of remote experiment plans and samples. Our software engineers work alongside our scientists to develop innovative and robust solutions to keep Diamond at the forefront of scientific research.
About the Role
We now have an opportunity for a Software Engineer to work closely with existing software and management staff who support and develop scientific web services, meeting the requirements of the beamline scientists, scientific directors and users in a timely manner.
Main accountabilities:
- Working with the beamline scientists, data analysis teams, and data acquisition teams to identify and define requirements for scientific web services.
- Work with the software team to enable the integration of analysis and visualization software tools and results within the information management process.
- Management and implementation of required software including appropriate documentation and project plans.
- Working with multi disciplined teams to create and maintain service eco-systems
About You
You will hold a degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Science and skilled in developing and enhancing web applications with JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular
Experience and/or knowledge in the following is essential:
- JavaScript, HTML and CSS
- Excellent technical understanding of methods, systems and approaches relating to technical software engineering e.g. Source Control, Code Review, Continuous Integration.
- UNIX-like operating systems and their administration.
- Skilled in developing and enhancing web applications with JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular
- REST or GraphQL API development with Python Frameworks e.g. FastAPI
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
Our campus-based location, with open green space, offers sports pitches, an outdoor gym, as well as a network of cycle, running and walking routes. Staff also have access to a range of onsite amenities including cafes, restaurants, a daycare nursery and free on-site parking.
As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The closing date for applications is 26th April 2026, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.
Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week.
Fixed Term Contract for 3 years