Web Systems Developer

Please quote ref no: BAS 41/13
Closing date for applications: 28 Jul 2013 at 11:59pm

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.

We are currently seeking a Web Systems Developer to work at our modern complex of offices on the outskirts of Cambridge.

You will be based in the Information Services group and your primary role will be to design, develop and maintain web-based systems and applications that support BAS’ administrative and operational functions as well as to access scientific data. You will play a key role in gathering requirements, designing and implementing key business systems across the organisation using our existing platforms and identifying new technologies when needed.

Our existing platforms are split between Microsoft Sharepoint 2010 and a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack. Your primary focus will be on developing internal systems enabling access to business and operational information. An example includes the BAS intranet (based on the Sharepoint 2010) which requires connectivity to business and scientific systems based on the LAMP platform.

Ideally you will have experience with both working environments but demonstrable knowledge in one platform and limited experience with or exposure to the other will be beneficial.

Essential to this role is practical web development experience with standard components of web design applicable to both platforms including:

1) Demonstrable proficiency in designing, writing and editing web pages using HTML/XHTML, XML, CSS and JavaScript. 
2) Examples of web based systems you’ve worked on; preferably using PHP, Sharepoint, or ASP.NET MVC. Other language examples would be considered.
3) For Sharepoint experience; adapting out-of the box functions, creating workflows, creating InfoPath forms, connecting to external data sources etc.
4) Experience with designing, developing and implementing complex relational databases (please reference which software you’ve worked with).
5) Comfortable working in a Linux/Unix environment and shell scripting experience. 
6) You will also need to be able to write accurate system documentation.

This is a challenging position and is ideal for someone with excellent web development skills, who is able to elicit detailed system specifications from customers/staff and turn them into robust and intuitive end products. An interest in scientific data or the Polar regions would also be beneficial.

You must have a flexible approach to work, be able to prioritise tasks, develop innovative ways of dealing with challenges, and have the ability to work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision. You will be working on many small projects and project and time management skills are a must.

The information systems developed will need to be deployed and supported remotely at our Antarctic bases and on our ships. As part of this role, awareness and experience with remote sites and data synchronisation over extremely poor connections will be beneficial.

Future projects may require short periods of deployment to the Antarctic. Candidates should therefore be physically capable and medically fit to work in Antarctic conditions.

Qualifications: Degree or higher in a numerate subject area.

OR relevant work experience

Duration: Open - Ended Appointment

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £26,450 to £29,710 per annum depending on skills and experience, however there may be some additional upward flexibility for the right candidate . We offer a generous benefits package including a defined salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 days annual leave.

On-line application forms and further information are available on our website by clicking the APPLY button.

These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.

Please quote reference: BAS 41/13 
Closing date for receipt of application forms is. 28th July 2013 
Interviews are scheduled to be held TBC

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.