Junior Software Engineer - Scientific/C++
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Position Overview & Specifications
The CCDC is looking for a Junior Software Engineer with a proven interest in cheminformatics, chemical structure, molecular simulation, or a similar numerate scientific field. You want to help researchers worldwide crack complex scientific problems by understanding their needs and then delivering high-quality scientific applications.
This is an opportunity for you to contribute to the advancement of science in a meaningful way by implementing intuitive and novel software that will enable data and knowledge from our comprehensive database of 3D chemical crystal structures to be exploited in academic research and across various industries.
Working in a Scrum team, you will help design, develop and release our software applications at the CCDC. You will learn from a team of experienced developers tackling interesting scientific development projects.
Good object-oriented programming and/or scripting skills along with an interest of all aspects of the software development lifecycle will be an advantage. We will train you in the areas of software engineering, with a view to implementing high-quality, high-performance, and genuinely useful scientific software.
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The salary for this role is dependent on the academic and commercial experience of the successful candidate. We are flexible on the level of experience that the candidate will bring and will offer a competitive package accordingly.
The closing date for all applications is 9th June, 2023.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Pharmaceutical
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Software Engineer - Scientific/C++ roles across The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Pharmaceutical.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £49,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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