Researcher - Full Stack Developer

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Join an applied research centre as a Researcher - Full-Stack Software Developer, contributing to a safer, more secure, and more resilient society by developing cutting-edge technologies.

The Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence and Organised Crime Research (CENTRIC) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Researcher- Full-Stack Developer with experience in AI to play a key role in delivering new and innovative technologies for the security sector across a range of projects.

CENTRIC has a dedicated technical team that produces a range of software products from research prototypes through to operationally deployable solutions. The role will contribute across this team, developing software used by UK policing and supporting the development of innovative solutions for research projects in collaboration with European research and policing partners.

You should expect to use modern software development frameworks such as Vue, Python, Play Framework, Spring or Akka, or comparable technologies. As part of the technical team, you will participate in daily stand-ups, pair programming and code reviews, ensuring the delivery of reliable, maintainable software. You will employ industry-standard practices such as version control, automated build and test pipelines, containerisation and configuration, as well as responsible AI-assisted software development.

Working in the policing and security environment, you will be expected to apply secure development practices, privacy-by-design approaches, responsible AI development, and consider data protection and ethical requirements. Engagement with external partners is a key part of this role, and you will collaborate with representatives from research, law enforcement, and industry; whilst also documenting, presenting and sharing your work with both technical and domain experts.

This role provides an exceptional opportunity to grow in your software development career in a supportive and collaborative environment, working on developing innovative solutions that address critical challenges to ensure the safety and security of the UK and internationally.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

For this job we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority applicants who are underrepresented in this area/this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

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