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Software support (temporary contract 6 months)

Oxford
Permanent
Temporary
Oxford Instruments
Posted: 16 February
Offer description

The Software Support role will develop and implement automation solutions to streamline configuration setup and management of critical systems including production systems servers NTP FTP and emulators. Your contribution will help to enhance operational efficiency reduce manual errors and ensure reliable repeatable system deployments.


Responsibilities

* Automation Development: Design develop and test automation scripts/tools for:
o Configuration of production systems instruments and servers.
o Deployment and configuration of NTP servers for time synchronization.
o Installation and configuration of emulators for testing/simulation.
* Integration and Testing: Integrate automation solutions with existing systems validate functionality and ensure reliability through rigorous testing.
* Documentation: Create clear comprehensive documentation for all automation scripts including setup guides usage instructions and troubleshooting steps.
* Collaboration: Work closely with system administrators engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements resolve issues and ensure alignment with project goals.
* Maintenance and Support: Provide ongoing support for deployed automation tools addressing bugs or updates as needed during the contract period.
* Progress Reporting: Participate in regular progress reviews (e.g. bi-weekly) to update stakeholders on task completion and address any blockers.


About You

You will have proven experience in software development automation or system administration together with a track record of delivering automation projects within time constraints. It is essential that you have experience with python and Bash as well as knowledge of server set up and administration in a Linux/Windows environment and configuration management tools such as Ansible Chef or Docker.


Benefits

In addition to a competitive starting salary Oxford Nanoscience Ltd offers flexible working hours and a half-day on Fridays. We also offer 25 days annual leave private healthcare a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. We also invest in our talented employees by supporting them in their ongoing career and development so that they reach their full potential. We care and work hard to provide a workplace where you can grow and learn. #LI-JR1 #LI-hybrid


Key Skills

International Development,Accountancy,C#,ESL,Java,Jboss


Employment Type

Contract


Experience

years


Vacancy

1

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