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FINTEC recruit is seeking a Junior Software Engineer for our UK astronomy client who work with customers globally, working with some of the worlds largest telescopes..  This is a permanent position which would be suited to a recent graduate with some software experience, either from employment or as part of a degree Course.   'On the job training' will be provided to further develop in the role.  You will be working with a talented team of scientists and software engineers for a unique and expanding business.

The role offers Hybrid working, 40% of time spent in the Dunfermline, Fife office.  Initially working full time in the office, reverting to hybrid following probationary term.  Salary is £25,000 to £35,000 plus private medical healthcare, contributory pension plus other benefits.  There will be some international travel to client facilities within Europe and Chile.

Responsibilities:

Involved in developing software that controls telescopes and instruments used in astronomy as well as ‘big science’ projects

Specialise in design, implementing and maintaining software for applications used by astronomical observatories and accelerator facilities

Skills and Qualifications required for the Junior Software Engineer role:

Experience or training in developing scientific or technical software applications in a Linux environment with C++, C or a scripting language (e.g. Python)

Background in physics/astronomy and experience of control or real-time software would be an advantage, either from degree course or from employment

First Degree or higher (Masters/Doctoral) degree

For further details of the Junior Software Engineer,  please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website