Back End Developer

University of Leicester School of Business; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Leicester is seeking a Back End Developer to enhance its digital services. You will work within a diverse team to revolutionize the CMS and deliver reliable solutions that improve user experience. Candidates should have substantial .NET experience and a passion for digital innovation. The position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent experience in technology.
• Substantial experience with the .NET framework.
• Knowledge of continuous integration tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of the current CMS.
• Contribute to robust solutions as a subject matter expert.
• Support project delivery of a new CMS.

Skills

.NET framework

Continuous integration

Service-oriented architecture

Agile software development

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About The Role

As a Back End Developer, you will work alongside a multi-skilled Digital Engagement team with expertise in:

1. Front end development
2. UX and UI design
3. Data analysis
4. CMS governance
5. CMS administration

You will be expected to drive continuous improvement of our current CMS, ensuring an excellent user experience is at the centre of all development work, and support a project to deliver a new CMS.

You will contribute to robust and reliable solutions and act as the team’s subject matter expert. This includes knowledge transfer and collaboration with Digital Services and Marketing and Communications colleagues. Your role influences how the University meets its digital challenges and opportunities, impacting how students and staff use digital services.

About You

You should be degree educated or possess equivalent experience or qualifications, with knowledge and experience across a broad range of technologies, including:

• Substantial experience with the .NET framework
• Continuous integration approaches and tools
• Solution development
• Service-oriented architecture
• Application lifecycle management
• Agile software development

For full details, please refer to the job summary.

Additional information:

• Informal enquiries can be made to Gavin Mangan, Associate Head of Digital, at [e-mail]
• Applications for job share will be considered.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world for 100 years. Joining us means becoming part of a community of Citizens of Change, including staff, students, and graduates worldwide.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, supporting staff, students, and the local community.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, generous annual leave, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.