At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and maintain digital services for one of the world's most visited museums.
- Company: Join the Natural History Museum, a hub of innovation and culture.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension scheme, training opportunities, and discounts at museums.
- Other info: Enjoy hybrid working and be part of a team that values growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on how millions engage with history and science.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development and a passion for collaboration.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About the role
This is an opportunity to join Natural History Museum as a Software Engineer, building the services and integrations that underpin both our public-facing digital estate and core business systems, including ticketing and payments. Your work will directly support how millions of visitors engage with one of the most visited museums in the world, online and on site. Working closely with product managers and business stakeholders, you’ll be involved end-to-end decision making, from discovery, design and delivery. You’ll help develop, test and deploy robust APIs and services, following engineering standards and continuous improvement practices.
About you
We're looking for someone who is excited by the chance to build and run production systems with real reach and responsibility. You'll enjoy working on complex problems and taking pride in creating secure, reliable and maintainable services that stand the test of time. You’re motivated by collaboration, impact and personal growth. You’ll value the opportunity to play a key role in the Museum’s evolving digital future, supported by a team that’s always learning, iterating, and striving to improve.
What we offer
- 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
- Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
- Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
- Life insurance
- Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
- Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
- We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills.
- Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets.
- Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi
- Hybrid working
We are working towards a vision where both people and planet thrive, and nothing gives a greater connection with this, than seeing first‑hand, the visitors, scientific research and collections that all of our work is inspired by and working side by side with the teams delivering the visitor experience and events. We also recognise the benefits and flexibility that hybrid working brings. We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role, with the precise pattern of days on site and worked from home to be agreed with your manager.
Software Engineer employer: National History Museum
The Natural History Museum is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for Software Engineers to contribute to the digital transformation of one of the world's most iconic institutions. With a strong focus on employee growth, generous benefits including 27.5 days of holiday, a robust pension scheme, and a commitment to continuous learning, the Museum fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Located in the heart of London, employees enjoy not only the chance to impact millions of visitors but also access to exclusive exhibitions and a vibrant community of like-minded professionals.
