UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is looking for an experienced Software Engineer with an emphasis on UI development to join our team, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights, and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.

Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:

• 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• 24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues
• Flexible working opportunities

And much more….

You’ll be joining the Environmental Data Science group, to carry out development on digital research infrastructure, which supports our nationally and internationally important environmental science.

Developing an overarching software architecture to support various initiatives. This includes development of an integrated research cloud infrastructure, digital twins, collaborative platforms, data processing pipelines, integrated monitoring, and FAIR access to digital assets.

You will be part of an expanding multidisciplinary team, adopting common software architectural principles. Helping to develop scalable, robust, and interoperable solutions. Using an agile development methodology, with a co-design aspect, contributing to the creation of cloud-based and hybrid solutions.

You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career, and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with designers to refine user experiences (UX), and work to create clean, accessible, and efficient UI components using technologies such as JavaScript and React
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, contributing to knowledge sharing
• Working with an exciting team of software engineers, data scientists, data stewards, designers, software engineers and system architects contributing to an overarching software architecture to support various projects
• Applying and promoting agile software development methodologies and culture
• Researching, learning, and adopting emerging technologies and best practices, to enhance software development processes and contribute innovative ideas

For the role of Software Engineer, we’re looking for somebody who has:

• A good degree in an appropriate subject, or significant experience of working in a Software Engineering environment
• Experience in front-end development, including UI/UX design, JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React, Vue.js), and an understanding of responsive design principles
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
• Confidence using modern deployment tools and practises, able to rapidly prototype systems and share with stakeholders.
• General understanding of full software development stack.
• Excellent communication skills, adopting a collaborative and inclusive approach across a range of stakeholders
• The ability to work autonomously
• A passion to learn new technologies and adapt quickly to evolving software development trends

If we’ve just described you, we’d love to meet. Apply now.  Please send us your CV, accompanied by a covering letter which highlights any relevant skills and experience, together with what excites you most about the role and working for UKCEH.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time

If you have any questions about the role, or working in the Environmental Data Science team, contact Iain Walmsley, email:

ia***@ce*.uk