Software Developer – Distributed Scheduling & Workload Orchestration

This role focuses on building scalable and reliable systems that coordinate workloads across clusters, using technologies such as Slurm, Golang, Java, PostgreSQL, and containerised microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systems for job scheduling and workload orchestration; integrate and extend scheduling capabilities using tools such as Slurm; manage job lifecycles, resource allocation, and execution workflows.
• Design and build APIs and backend services supporting scheduling systems; work with PostgreSQL to manage system state and coordination.
• Analyse and improve system performance, scalability, and reliability; ensure efficient resource utilisation across distributed environments.
• Participate in system design and architecture discussions; collaborate with cross‑functional teams to evolve scheduling and orchestration capabilities.

Qualifications

• Strong software development experience.
• Proven experience building backend services or distributed systems.
• Experience with job scheduling, orchestration systems, or resource management concepts.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts such as coordination, consistency, and fault tolerance.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL.
• Experience designing APIs and backend services.
• Familiarity with containerised environments and microservices architectures.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Slurm or similar workload managers.
• Experience in HPC or large‑scale compute environments.
• Experience with Golang or Java.
• Familiarity with C/C++ and performance‑critical systems.
• Experience providing technical or project leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Highly attractive bonus scheme.
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program.
• Company pension with generous employer contribution.
• Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health.
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes – gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more.
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year.
• Cycle purchase scheme.
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes.
• Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages.
• Bank Holiday Swap – our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice.
• Relaxed dress code policy.
• Learning and Development: We foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programs through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth.
• We Care About The Environment: We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.
• We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.