Junior Full Stack R&D Software Developer

Agilent is a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies; we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges.

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We are seeking a motivated Junior Full Stack R&D Software Developer to join our growing R&D team based at the Harwell Science Campus near Oxford. In this role, you will contribute to the development of innovative commercial web-based spectroscopy applications, working alongside firmware, hardware, quality, and data science engineers in a highly collaborative environment.

Our primary technology stack consists of .NET, C#, and Angular, and we follow Agile/SCRUM methodologies within a structured project framework with assistance from AI. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career software engineer looking to develop their technical expertise while contributing to products that support scientific innovation.

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain full-stack web applications for scientific instrumentation using .NET, C#, Angular, and modern web technologies
• Deliver software features throughout the entire product lifecycle, from requirements analysis and solution design through implementation, testing, release, and post-launch support
• Collaborate closely with software, firmware, hardware, quality, and data science teams to develop integrated product solutions
• Develop and maintain backend services, RESTful APIs, and user-facing web applications while ensuring performance, quality, and usability
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software defects, applying best practices such as code reviews, version control, automated testing, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to Agile/SCRUM development activities, including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and technical documentation
• Stay current with emerging software technologies and development practices, including Dev Ops, test-driven development, cloud technologies, and AI-assisted software development tools and workflows

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• Recent graduate or candidate with up to 2 years of software development experience, including internships, placements, or graduate projects
• Strong programming skills in C# and .NET, with knowledge of web application development principles and modern software engineering practices including use of AI across the development cycle
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as Angular, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/Type Script
• Understanding of software testing, debugging techniques, and software quality best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new technologies and apply them effectively
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work successfully in a multidisciplinary team environment and contribute to shared goals

• Experience with REST API design and development, relational databases, and data modelling
• Exposure to Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and modern software delivery methodologies
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), automated testing frameworks, and software quality best practices
• Understanding of cloud technologies, modern…