R&D Senior Software Developer

R&D Senior Software Developer

Agilent Technologies

Harwell, United Kingdom

We are looking for a skilled Full Stack Software Developer to join our collaborative Research & Development group at the Harwell Science Campus near Oxford, UK. In this key role, you will work alongside firmware, hardware, quality, and data science engineers to develop commercial web-based spectroscopy applications used by laboratories worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams to design, implement, debug, test, and document new software features and applications;
• Develop high-quality solutions using .NET and Angular within an Agile SCRUM framework;
• Transform market requirements and technical specifications into innovative, user-friendly applications;
• Contribute to system architecture, API design, web UI, database integration, and DevOps processes;
• Participate in code reviews, test-driven development, and structured project planning to ensure excellence.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience: 5+ years as a software engineer using a range of technologies. Exceptional candidates with less experience will also be considered;
• Strong proficiency in C# and modern front-end development with Angular (or similar frameworks);
• Experience in API design, web page design, databases, DevOps, and test-driven development is highly valued;
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and communicate across multidisciplinary groups;
• Willingness to work at least 3 days per week on-site in Harwell.

On a personal level, you possess great problem solving/analytical skills, and you are eager to learn about new software technology, instruments, applications, and consumables. You have communication/interpersonal skills to interact at various levels, and you strive to provide excellent customer support. You enjoy both working within a team and autonomously.