Software Engineer (Data Acquisition Core)

We are Diamond Light Source, the UK's national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, we generate brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays, which are utilized for research and development across various scientific disciplines, including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth, and environmental sciences. Our software systems facilitate operations at all levels, enabling world-leading science performed at Diamond. We currently have an opportunity to recruit two Software Engineers in the Data Acquisition Core Team. You will be working at the heart of the redevelopment of the Scientific Software Stack used to run experiments on all of Diamond's beamlines and instruments. Collaborating with other software and support teams, as well as beamline scientists, your role will be fundamental to developing the updated Software Platform that will manage and carry out scientific experiments at Diamond in the future. This modernisation project embraces current industry approaches, leveraging standard technologies to provide capabilities previously unavailable to scientists. We offer an exceptional benefits package designed to support staff in achieving a positive work-life balance, including 26 days of annual leave, plus Christmas closure, public holidays, two annual volunteering days, and flexible working hours. You will also have access to amenities on-site, such as a nursery, cafes, a restaurant, and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable, and this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of three days working onsite per week. We encourage you to apply through our online application process and share why you believe you are suitable for this role.