Software Developer

The Post

The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Software Developer to join the Management Information Systems (MIS) team. The post holder will be required to take a leading role in developing software for the management of college data and manage the integration of the MIS system with other college-wide systems.

The post is available with immediate effect on a permanent, full-time, full-year basis. The hours of work are from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (with 45 minutes unpaid lunch break). You will be required to work on-site during these times.

The College is committed to the development and evolution of its systems and the post holder will be expected to take a leading role in the complete software lifecycle, from analysis and design through to end user support, as well as play an active part in the wider work of the MIS Team.

The role will involve working with a collection of software systems, the majority of which are home grown and have been tailored to the processes and procedures used within the College. The development and improvement of these systems will be an essential part of the post.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of experience in programming, which will enable you to work on a variety of projects. Essential skills include:

• The ability to write and develop applications in a variety of programming languages including Java
• Proficiency in the use of PHP
• Experience of working with SQL databases

The College’s MIS system is a Java web application with an Angular front-end developed as a Spring Boot application. Any successful candidate would need to be proficient or rapidly gain proficiency in these areas. Excellent IT and problem-solving skills will be required in addition to experience in developing web based front ends to databases. Previous experience of working with MIS systems in an educational environment is not essential.

Salary

The starting salary for this post is between £40,649 (Point 40) per annum to £44,657 (Point 44) per annum. Progression is on an annual increment scale to £47,267 (Point 44P4) per annum.

Applying

Applicants are asked to complete and return the enclosed application form to the Personnel Department by email to jobs@reigate.ac.uk as soon as possible, but no later than 9.00am on Monday 18 March 2024.

When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate:

• Why you are applying for the post
• Which programming languages you are proficient in and whether you have experience of others at a basic level
• Any projects that you have successfully been involved in the programming and creation of
• Any experience you have of developing web based front ends to databases
• Any experience you have of working with and/or developing SQL databases
• Any experience you have of working with MIS systems in a school or college
• Any experience you have migrating/integrating systems
• Any other relevant experience relating to the post

Safeguarding

Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 guidance.