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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer (Interoperability) - **Company:** University of Sheffield - **Location:** Sheffield, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £38,784.0 - £47,289.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Communications Protocols, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Linux, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Middleware, Github, Interoperability, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Linked Data, Message Broker, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Open Source Technology, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Maintenance, Software Tools, OPC Unified Architecture, Semantic Web, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SPARQL, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Openapi, Large Language Models, Backend, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Graphql, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bc5c0955e9114ce6 ## About the Role We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more., Are you a skilled software engineer who loves solving complex integration challenges and building seamless system architectures? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Software Engineer and lead the development of our core interoperability infrastructure., Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related area, coupled with 2-3 years of practical software engineering experience., Proficiency in one or more languages used in data integration and backend development (e.g., Python, Java, or equivalent), with a portfolio of relevant work developed collaboratively with source control (e.g. Git)., Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment and collaborate with researchers to translate their requirements into scalable, interoperable software solutions., Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to write high-quality technical/API documentation and system architecture reports., Ability to work effectively as part of an agile team (e.g. scrum, kanban) with a demonstrated capacity to operate independently, alongside excellent time, project management, and collaborative skills., Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, or IoT sectors, or familiarity with industrial communication protocols (MQTT, OPC-UA)., Familiarity with semantic web technologies (RDF, SPARQL), linked data principles, or large language model (LLM) APIs and agentic frameworks for automated data integration. ## Description As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the development of robust, cross-cutting software architectures that allow disparate systems, datasets, and platforms to communicate seamlessly. With 2-3 years of software engineering experience, you will collaborate with industry partners, and end-user stakeholders to build the integration layers, APIs, and data pipelines necessary to deliver structured, reusable data outputs. Please submit a CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, please include: * A link to or description of a software system or integration you have architected (e.g., a technical design prose, a GitHub repository with clear documentation, or explained API specification). * A brief account of a specific challenge you faced when integrating two or more disparate systems, including the technical approach you took and how you overcame it. * A short description of a cross-functional collaboration where you translated connectivity or data requirements from non-technical stakeholders into a working technical solution. Main duties and responsibilities * Design, develop, and implement software pipelines, APIs and middleware to ensure seamless communication between disparate systems, databases, and research tools. * Build and manage data pipelines and orchestration layers (e.g. containerisation and microservices) that govern how information moves between systems, ensuring reliability and data integrity. * Architect pragmatic solutions to connect and extract data from legacy manufacturing systems, enabling their transformation into a modern digital ecosystem. * Evaluate existing infrastructure and recommend architectural improvements, protocols, and communication standards (e.g., REST, MQTT, GraphQL, SPARQL). * Write clean, maintainable, and scalable software solutions to support integration projects, transitioning proof-of-concept scripts into robust backend services, including management of open-source repositories. * Champion modern software engineering practices within the team, including version control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. * Produce detailed and accurate technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API specifications, and data flow maps. * Work closely with project engineers, researchers, and shop floor staff to understand their workflows and translate their connectivity needs into technical requirements. * Lead technical project meetings and maintain strong communication channels with collaborators and partners. * Make ethical and sustainable technical decisions, embedding the organisation's sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible. * Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post, Proven track record in designing and implementing interoperable software systems, APIs (e.g., REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI), message brokers, and robust data integration pipelines utilising standard data exchange formats (e.g. JSON, XML). Essential Interview / Application Advanced familiarity with reproducible software development, including rigorous testing (unit/integration), comprehensive documentation, CI/CD, and version control. Essential Interview / Application Solid practical skills in software architecture, system design, and database management. Essential Interview / Application Experience with containerisation and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying and managing interoperable microservices, including proficiency in terminal scripting environments (e.g. Linux, Bash) and maintaining software in live production environments. 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