Senior Software Developer
đź“Ť Location: Central Reading, UK (Hybrid Working)
đź“„ Contract: Permanent
💰 Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
83zero is partnered with a pioneering tech company who is seeking a talented Software Developer to join their team and contribute to a major international research infrastructure initiative. This role focuses on building cloud-based digital preservation solutions that support long-term access to valuable research data across Europe.
About the Role
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-organisation effort to develop tools and services that ensure the integrity, accessibility, and preservation of research outputs. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of commercial software development and international research, contributing to both a thriving SaaS platform and a high-profile European project.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement SaaS solutions for digital preservation.
* Develop and integrate software services into a large-scale research infrastructure.
* Implement support for project-specific specifications, protocols, and data transformation.
* Contribute to a registry of digital preservation tools and services.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to validate and refine solutions.
* Advance standards and protocols for long-term digital preservation.
Essential Skills
* Proficiency in Python, Java, or both.
* Experience with cloud-hosted software and REST APIs.
* Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization.
* Strong skills in data/metadata transformation using JSON and XML.
* Agile development experience and strong collaboration skills.
* 2–5 years of software development experience in a commercial or research setting.
* Degree-level education.
Desirable Skills
* Knowledge of digital preservation standards (e.g., OAIS, METS, PREMIS, OCFL).
* Experience in Research Data Management and FAIR principles.
* Understanding of Trusted Digital Repositories.
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to work on a project that shapes the future of open science and digital preservation across Europe. You’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative team that values technical excellence and meaningful impact.
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary
* Contributory pension
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private medical and dental insurance
* Life insurance scheme