At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop innovative software solutions for sustainable agriculture and collaborate with data scientists.
- Company: Join SRUC, a leader in agricultural research and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and tailored professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team driving change in rural sectors.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on farming technology and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Honours degree in relevant field and experience in cloud/web development.
The predicted salary is between 43091 - 43091 £ per year.
Flexible Full Time (35 hours / week) Fixed Term (13 months) £37,237 - £43,091 per annum
About the Team:
The Dairy Research and Innovation Centre conducts a wide range of activity to develop, implement and promote sustainable breeding and management systems for dairy cows. The work was based at Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries for almost 50 years and has recently relocated to new and extended facilities at Barony campus (also near Dumfries) alongside new office and laboratory facilities in the Dairy Nexus development. You will work closely with a collaborative and highly skilled team of data scientists, including a full-time Reader, a part-time Reader, and a full-time Research Fellow. The team leads a range of agritech and data-driven projects at Barony dairy farm and across commercial farms in the DDC region.
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to join SRUC at the forefront of digital innovation in agriculture, contributing to the development of cutting-edge digital twin technologies within the Digital Dairy Chain project. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing the { farm-twin } platform, helping to design and deliver reliable, secure, and scalable software solutions that support real-world research across dairy farms in South-West Scotland and Cumbria. Working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, you will partner closely with experienced data scientists to translate complex research challenges into impactful technical solutions. The role offers a unique blend of hands-on development and operational responsibility, from enhancing the core codebase and integrating data connectors to deploying and maintaining the platform on SRUC infrastructure. You will contribute to an evolving open-source ecosystem that directly supports innovation in sustainable agriculture and decision-making on commercial farms. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about developing technology with real-world impact and is eager to be part of a forward-thinking organisation driving change in the rural sector.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
Honours degree level (SCQF level 10) qualification including relevant material (e.g. cloud and web software development). Full details of the duties and requirements of this post are contained in the Job Particulars document which you must download and read before applying for this position.
Eligibility for Sponsorship:
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Why work for SRUC?
- Generous annual leave
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted RAC Membership
- Generous family leave
- Flexible working patterns
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in individuals' learning and development
How to Apply:
Please complete an online application form by pressing apply.
SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the Disability Confident Employer symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.
Locations
Software Engineer in Dumfries, Scotland employer: Scotland's Rural College
SRUC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the forefront of digital innovation in agriculture. With generous annual leave, enhanced pension contributions, and tailored learning opportunities, employees are supported in their professional growth while contributing to impactful projects that promote sustainable farming practices. Located at the state-of-the-art Barony campus near Dumfries, the collaborative culture fosters teamwork and creativity, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals eager to make a real-world impact.
