University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience · 1 day ago
Technical Specialist / Technical Expert - OSS Developer
Bristol, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
£43K/yr - £50K/yrThe University of Bristol is seeking a Development Specialist to lead the 'BOMNADO' project, a Python/Django-based bill of materials management software. The role involves hands-on development, engaging with the community, and ensuring high-quality front-end solutions for digital device production.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead the front end development of ‘BOMNADO’, a solution for managing and integrating Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, quality control, and supply chain details for digital device production
Have a comprehensive working knowledge of the BOMNADO tech stack including Python and Django and carry out refactors, for example converting to Stencil or React
Use open-source software (OSS) development skills and tools such as release notes, readmes, issue tracking and community events/streams to engage with the community of people who will ultimately use the software
Be the main point of contact for front-end development solutions, working alongside the H&E Inventions team to ensure relevant tools, techniques and services are part of a technical roadmap and can be implemented effectively within the team
Manage technical reports on the performance and status of BOMNADO
Qualification
Required
Expert-level Python and Django development in production environments
Proven track record of releasing and maintaining open-source software
Strong knowledge of Git/GitHub (or GitLab) workflows, including community contributions
Experience with packaging, documentation, licensing, and versioning of OSS projects
Solid grounding in CI/CD, automated testing, and software best practices
Ability to engage with and represent projects at community events, conferences, or forums
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to diagnosing issues and delivering efficient, maintainable solutions
A proactive attitude towards learning and applying new programming languages, frameworks, and development best practices
Be the main point of contact for front-end development solutions, working alongside the H&E Inventions team to ensure relevant tools, techniques and services are part of a technical roadmap and can be implemented effectively within the team
Manage technical reports on the performance and status of BOMNADO
Benefits
Competitive pay and rewards
An attractive pension scheme
Generous leave entitlements
A range of development opportunities
Various initiatives designed to support a healthy work-life balance
Company
University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Research within the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience is conducted across Neuroscience, Cardiovascular and Cell Signalling.
Founded in 1876
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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