Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer
📍 Location: Central Reading, UK (Hybrid working options available)
📄 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