Salary: \u00a328,384 – \u00a338,426 (depending on experience)Grade: RC-D or RC-E (depending on experience)
\nContract Type:\u00a0 Fixed Term
\nHours: Full Time
\nClosing Date:\u00a07th September 2015
\nInterview Date: 28th September 2015
\nBackground
\nThe STFC Scientific Computing Department has a\u00a0 programme of development and support of large scale data management through the research lifecycle for STFC funded facilities (e.g. ISIS, CLF, DLS) and is looking to improve provision of services which support the long-term management of data which underpins the academic publication. Thus we are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join the team within the Research Data Group working in this area.
\nList of Duties \/ Work Programme \/ Responsibilities
\nYou\u00a0will participate in software development for systems and tools which enable the discovery and re-use of scientific data. These duties will include:
\n\u2022 Capture of user requirements\u00a0
\n\u2022 Creation of data discovery tools and services\u00a0 through system analysis, design, implementation, testing and support\u00a0
\n\u2022 Maintenance and further development of existing data and publication management and discovery tools
\nAppointment at a higher band will be expected to lead design activities, be responsible for delivering systems, be responsible for quality assurance, and manage interaction with end users, as well as develop future business opportunities.
\nContacts and Communication
\nYou\u00a0will need to have good communications skills to ensure that they can communicate effectively with all stakeholders from team members to potential end-users.\u00a0
\nPersonal Skills and Attributes
\nYou\u00a0will require excellent analytical and problem-solving capability, good technical expertise, good written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to show sound judgement.\u00a0
\nAny other Relevant Information
\nThere is a requirement for travel within the UK to other STFC sites.
\nShortlisting Criteria\u00a0
\nEssential:\u00a0
\nDegree in a computing or technical subject or equivalent relevant experience.
\nProgramming experience (e.g. Java, C\/C++, python). Significant experience required for band E
\nDesirable:\u00a0
\nExperience of developing\/supporting repository products such as DSpace
\nUser requirements analysis and evaluation * for Band E\u00a0
\nUser interface design experience
\nDomain experience in either (a) Scientific data management or (b) Digital library and & information science systems
\nInterview Criteria
\nAs above plus
\nEssential:\u00a0
\nExperience of best practice software development lifecycles
\nAbility to demonstrate application of knowledge and experience to this role.
\nGood verbal and written communication skills\u00a0
\nAbility to work independently and within a team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Salary: \u00a328,384 – \u00a338,426 (depending on experience)Grade: RC-D or RC-E (depending on experience) Contract Type:\u00a0 Fixed Term Hours: Full Time Closing Date:\u00a07th September 2015 Interview Date: 28th September 2015 Background … Continue reading Data Repository Developer<\/span>