Junior Developer at University of Oxford

Location: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Applications are invited for a Junior Developer in the Software Engineering group at the Bennett Institute. 

We are seeking an early-career software developer with an interest in all parts of software development, especially web applications. The role is suitable for candidates with a primary interest in either frontend or backend development. Your role will revolve around implementing and maintaining essential features, data structures and protocols that power the OpenSAFELY platform. You will work with the rest of your team to build the software system and improve user experience by writing documentation and tooling. 

You will be formally based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work,  but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager. 

The position is funded until 31 October 2026 in the first instance. 

For further information or discuss the post please contact Ben Butler-Cole (benjamin.butler-cole@phc.ox.ac.uk). 

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity” 

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on 8 May 2024. 

Interviews are expected to be held during the weeks commencing 3 June and 10 June.