Full Stack Developer

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join their Central MIS team. The role involves designing and developing websites and databases, with a strong focus on building a new API for their enrolment website. The ideal candidate will have expertise in web applications, security principles, and strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

44 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel options

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in developing web applications using ASP.NET, C#, and the .NET Framework.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and relational databases.
• Understanding of web security principles and best practices.
• Experience creating SOAP or REST APIs using ASP.NET / C#.
• Familiarity with version control systems (such as Git) and Agile / DevOps ways of working.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop web solutions within the MIS team that meet current and future needs.
• Support the design, development, and improvement of web applications.
• Review and optimise web applications, APIs, and databases to improve performance.
• Maintain and enhance SQL Server databases, including queries and stored procedures.
• Use Azure DevOps for collaborative project management.
• Work with teams and suppliers to ensure the reliability and security of web applications.
• Collaborate to improve database and server architecture.

Skills

ASP.NET

C#

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

jQuery

SQL Server

API development

Git

Agile/DevOps

Job description

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our Central MIS team based at Park Lane Campus. Working alongside our existing developer, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining websites and SQL databases. A major focus of the role will be building a new API to transform our enrolment website, helping to create a smoother, more efficient experience for learners and staff alike.

What You Will Do

• Develop web solutions within the MIS team that meet the current and future needs of Luminate Education Group.
• Support the design, development, and improvement of new and existing web applications.
• Regularly review and optimise web applications, APIs (SOAP/REST), and databases to improve performance, security, accessibility, and the overall user experience.
• Maintain and enhance SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) databases, including queries, stored procedures, and scheduled tasks across multiple servers.
• Use Azure DevOps for collaborative project management — including documentation, technical specifications, and change control — ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure web applications are reliable, secure, GDPR compliant, and maintained with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with ITSS departments to review and improve database and server architecture, and contribute to the design of new systems to support future business needs.

About You

• Strong experience in developing web applications using ASP.NET, C#, and the .NET Framework.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and relational databases.
• Understanding of web security principles and best practices.
• Experience creating SOAP or REST APIs using ASP.NET / C#.
• Familiarity with version control systems (such as Git) and Agile / DevOps ways of working.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to understand user needs and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting

Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.
We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.
Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.