Senior Developer

Fixed Term - 2 Years in the first instance About the Role A rare and exciting opportunity for a Senior Developer to join Project Transform you will work across the Project Team and the BAU Team in IT Services. A project of this size and magnitude only comes along once in a generation here at Edge Hill University, you can influence a real change to the student journey. You will immerse in the intricacies of interconnected IT systems, fostering the development of your skills, knowledge and understanding. Tackle challenges by providing innovative solutions that address issues within the IT landscape. Your contributions will have a direct impact on improving the efficiency of the student record system. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You’ll have the opportunity to refine your skills and stay abreast of the latest advancements in IT systems. The main responsibilities of the role include: Take technical responsibility across all stages and iterations of programme software development, leading architectural design and integrations. Liaise with application supplier/vendor and Cloud hosting providers at a technical level, communicating across the full spectrum of colleagues, system users and external collaborators. Use database management system software and tools, and knowledge of relational database schema, to investigate problems and collect performance statistics and create reports. This position grants you the privilege of witnessing and understanding how change transpires across an organization. Taking pride in knowing your insights will be instrumental in shaping project success. For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Hannah McAuliffe, Student Lifecycle Systems Manager at Hannah.McAuliffe@edgehill.ac.uk About You As Senior Developer, you will have: Significant developer / architectural experience including system configuration, maintenance, development, and operation. Knowledge in IT services, business systems and applications is essential, awareness of relevant IT platforms and environments. Ability to lead key IT projects and motivate/influence all colleagues and manage end-user expectations. Extensive technical and business expertise with a commitment to excellent customer service. 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, providing you with discounts across the high street, 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% 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. 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.