Data Acquisition Software Engineer Apprentice

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Data Acquisition Software Engineer Apprentice

Apply From: 12/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Employer

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Vacancy Description

Duties of the apprentice will include:

IT Support for the nuclear physics computer network including:

• Installation of operating systems and computer software.
• Management of websites.
• Documentation of IT procedures.
• Linux system and computer network administration.

Software engineering projects including:

• Building browser-based user interfaces using the Python programming language and HTML.
• Writing code to perform data analysis tasks in support of our research.
• Designing and building software interfaces to custom electronic devices using the C programming language.

Working with nuclear physicists to understand their requirements.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Data Acquisition Software Engineer Apprentice

Employer Description

UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

Vacancy Location

Daresbury Laboratory Keckwick Lane Warrington WA4 4AD

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000295532

Key Dates

Apply From

12/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-16 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

You will undertake professional development and training through a mix of day-release and block teaching with Manchester Metropolitan University completing the Digital Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship – Software Engineering.

The modules you will complete will be a combination of general computing principles applicable to all occupational areas, with specialist units focused on the requirements of developing competencies in a Software Engineering role.

In your final year, you will also complete your work-based project before undertaking your End Point Assessment which will include a presentation between the university and STFC, covering the work-based project, your approach, outcome and the skills, knowledge and behaviours demonstrated. This will be assessed as part of the overall project assessment.

You will be supported in developing a portfolio of work-based projects to build and demonstrate the required skills, behaviours and knowledge required for this apprenticeship.

The qualifications you will achieve are:

• BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions
• Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions Professional

For more information about the apprenticeship standard, please visit the IfATE website: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/digital-and-technology-solutions-professional-v1-2

Learning Provider

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Team working, Any programming language, Ability to work independently, Interest in physics

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