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Job Description

Agilent is a global leader in laboratory and clinical technologies; we are passionate about bringing great science to life. Our commitment to quality and innovation supports cutting-edge life science research, patient diagnostics, and ensures the safety of water, food, and pharmaceuticals. As scientists and clinicians pursue small, everyday advances and life-changing discoveries, we provide trusted answers to their most critical questions and challenges. We can’t wait for you to join us as we continue our mission to improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

We are seeking a motivated Junior Full Stack R&D Software Developer to join our growing R&D team based at the Harwell Science Campus near Oxford.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of innovative commercial web-based spectroscopy applications, working alongside firmware, hardware, quality, and data science engineers in a highly collaborative environment.

Our primary technology stack consists of .NET, C#, and Angular, and we follow Agile/SCRUM methodologies within a structured project framework with assistance from AI. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career software engineer looking to develop their technical expertise while contributing to products that support scientific innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain full-stack web applications for scientific instrumentation using .NET, C#, Angular, and modern web technologies
• Deliver software features throughout the entire product lifecycle, from requirements analysis and solution design through implementation, testing, release, and post-launch support
• Collaborate closely with software, firmware, hardware, quality, and data science teams to develop integrated product solutions
• Develop and maintain backend services, RESTful APIs, and user-facing web applications while ensuring performance, quality, and usability
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software defects, applying best practices such as code reviews, version control, automated testing, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to Agile/SCRUM development activities, including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and technical documentation
• Stay current with emerging software technologies and development practices, including DevOps, test-driven development, cloud technologies, and AI-assisted software development tools and workflows

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• Recent graduate or candidate with up to 2 years of software development experience, including internships, placements, or graduate projects
• Strong programming skills in C# and .NET, with knowledge of web application development principles and modern software engineering practices including use of AI across the development cycle
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as Angular, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Understanding of software testing, debugging techniques, and software quality best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new technologies and apply them effectively
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work successfully in a multidisciplinary team environment and contribute to shared goals

Desirable Skills

• Experience with REST API design and development, relational databases, and data modelling
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and modern software delivery methodologies
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), automated testing frameworks, and software quality best practices
• Understanding of cloud technologies, modern software architectures, and scalable web application development
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools and workflows
• Experience working within Agile/SCRUM environments and collaborating in cross-functional engineering teams

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering high-quality software features that meet customer and business requirements
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Applying problem-solving skills to address technical challenges of increasing complexity
• Continuously developing technical expertise and contributing to engineering best practices
• Taking increasing ownership and responsibility as proficiency and experience grow

What We Offer

• Outstanding company culture
• Personalised development opportunities
• Company pension scheme, yearly company bonus, private health care, stock purchase plan, medical & life insurance
• A position within an international organisation, offering a dynamic working environment with exciting challenges and opportunities
• The opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies that support scientific discovery and advancement

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

R&D