Cloud Specialist Technical Lead Microelectronics

Cloud Specialist Technical Lead for Microelectronics Applications

Join to apply for the Cloud Specialist Technical Lead for Microelectronics Applications role at Taihan Cable & Solution
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Salary: £58,346 per annum | Full Time | Closing date: 11th January 2026.

Location:

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX.

Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society. Through world‑class facilities and people, we are driving ground‑breaking advances in science, technology and engineering.

• Architecting and leading the development of sophisticated solutions for microelectronics design in AWS and Azure clouds that are robust and intuitive for end customers.
• Providing strong technical leadership to junior developers through extensive technical knowledge of complex systems for engineering applications.
• Implementing robust solutions to protect sensitive technology data licensed under strict NDAs, as well as customers’ own intellectual property.
• Using agile decision‑making and modern compute solutions for both on‑premise and in the cloud.
• Managing the development of our cloud‑based solutions to meet current and emerging customer needs.

• A degree (minimum 2:1) and significant directly relevant experience in a field of study such as computer science or software engineering.
• Substantial track record of successfully delivering projects in complex software engineering applications where timely delivery to specification is critical.
• Practical experience working with external customers to find solutions for easy configuration and deployment of suitable compute architectures in commercial clouds (e.g. AWS or Azure) for engineering applications.
• Relevant experience leading full‑stack development of significant websites that store, retrieve and manipulate data; knowledge of SQL and basic database design, including normalised data structures for efficient storage of diverse customer and engineering data.
• Excellent knowledge of Linux computing, including fundamentals, basic configuration and security.
• Clear, comprehensive, credible and coherent communication skills in English and ability to identify and communicate relevant technical information.
• Self‑motivated team player with analytical and logical problem‑solving approach, service‑oriented outlook and proven track record of mentoring junior staff.
• Demonstrated dedication to continuous professional development and keeping up to date with the latest technologies.

STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, a workplace nursery, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies, and a subsidised restaurant.

As one of Europe’s largest research organisations, this is a place where there’s always something new to learn about the world around us, your career, and yourself. What could you achieve with the world‑leading facilities and experts of one of Europe’s largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what’s possible.

Please note:

if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you (and any dependants travelling with you) will be required to pay costs directly to the UK Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all, of these fees after you have become an employee, and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

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