University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience · 17 hours ago
Technical Specialist / Technical Expert - OSS Developer
Bristol, CT
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
£50K/yr - £58K/yrThe University of Bristol is a leading institution in the UK, and they are seeking a Development Specialist to lead BOMNADO, an open-source Python/Django-based bill of materials management software suite. The role involves hands-on development, community engagement, and shaping the project's architecture while maintaining high coding standards and fostering an inclusive contributor culture.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead the front-end development, setting standards for architecture, performance, accessibility, and developer experience
Design and implement modern, reusable components and patterns, helping evolve the software as the project and community grow
Build and maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the full tech stack, including Python and Django, to confidently debug, extend, and improve the system end to end
Use open-source practices and tools (release notes, READMEs, issue tracking, discussions) to make the project approachable for new and existing contributors
Proactively engage with developer communities via forums, social channels, live streams, and community events, turning feedback into improvements and driving ongoing contributor and user engagement
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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