Junior Developer

Fixed term - 2 Years in the first instance We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.  About the Role This is a rare and exciting opportunity to influence improvements to the student journey. As a Junior Developer in Project Transform, you will work across the Project team and the BAU Team in IT Services.  If you consider yourself an open-minded people person, who enjoys helping people grow, alongside the opportunity to develop continuously yourself, we are the team for you! This role has the unique position to view how change transpires across an organization. You can take pride in knowing you will increase the likelihood of project success. For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Hannah McAuliffe, Student Lifecycle Systems Manager at Hannah.McAuliffe@edgehill.ac.uk As Junior Developer your duties will include: Configuring, maintaining, developing and supporting the operation of the system Ensuring requirements are understood, solutions are agreed and support user testing of completed software. Work with the Programme Team and University stakeholders to deliver new features and services as well as supporting day-to-day operations.  About you As Junior Developer, you will have: Software development experience and ability to support architectural design and design integrations. Skill in effective communication with system users and external collaborators. Ability to use database management system software and tools to carry out routine configuration, installation and reconfiguration of databases and related products. Experience supporting the planning and implementation of upgrades. Internal staff wishing to apply for a fixed term role as a secondment opportunity must discuss this with their existing line manager before applying. At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Rewards & Benefits A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)  Free foreign language evening classes Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more. Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources. A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career. Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment. Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8% Click to view our rewards and benefits package  About us At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.  Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff. Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.  Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.