Research Software Engineer

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term post until 31^st March 2027 working full-time.

SeRP is recruiting a Research Software Engineer within the Research Data Science team to create innovative ICT systems and solutions to meet the needs of the research community

Working on world leading research projects across the UK and internationally the post holder will have the opportunity to undertake computing work at the cutting edge of Data Science. The post holder will be working within a dynamic and enthusiastic team, developing cutting edge solutions to meet the changing requirements of researchers in the Data Science field, including within the emerging field of secure data federation. The postholder will work proactively with other technical subject experts to provide input into planning and delivery of services and creatively develop and apply innovative solutions to complex IT related problems.

This is a post that will utilise hardware and software skills including Python, Kubernetes, GitOps, DevOps, network and hardware installations and monitoring, infrastructure dev and database management. It represents an excellent and exciting post for recent graduates or established IT professionals looking to build their reputation and careers. 

The post holder will utilise skillsets in Python, Kubernetes, GitOps, DevOps, network and hardware installations and monitoring, infrastructure devlopment and database management whilst working in a dynamic team environment where they can further develop their skills learning new approaches and methodologies such as SCRUM.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 4 December 2025

Interview Date: 12 December 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Alex Lee A.S.Lee@Swansea.ac.uk
• Simon Thompson simon@chi.swan.ac.uk

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