Learning Technology Developer

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Job summary

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Learning Technology Developer for a UK education provider with campuses across the UK. The role focuses on designing, developing and improving digital tools that support learning, teaching and academic quality.

Working in the Digital Learning Team, you will translate ideas into technical solutions, collaborate with students and staff, and explore AI-enabled approaches while upholding security and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• Experience developing full-stack web applications using C#/.NET, TypeScript, React and APIs.
• Turn concepts or prototypes into production-ready software with clear documentation.
• Strong secure software development practices including authentication and data handling.
• Collaborate with non-technical colleagues to translate requirements into user-focused solutions.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools thoughtfully and with accountability.
• Experience in education, learning technology, training, or products that support learning.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Balance technical detail with user and organisational needs.
• Excellent communication across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain web-based applications and digital tools for learning and assessment.
• Gather requirements from colleagues and students to shape technical solutions.
• Develop software from concept to deployable applications.
• Enhance internally developed platforms and respond to evolving needs.
• Create AI-enabled tools to support teaching, assessment and student success.
• Build integrations between learning platforms and other systems.
• Ensure security, accessibility, reliability and data protection standards.
• Maintain technical documentation and share knowledge within the team.
• Contribute to decisions on new systems and technologies.
• Identify technical risks to maintain resilience of software.

Skills

C#/.NET

TypeScript

React

APIs

Relational databases

Secure development

AI-assisted development

EdTech experience

Job description

Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As Learning Technology Developer, you will play an important role in designing, developing and improving digital products that support learning, teaching and academic quality across the University.

Working within the Digital Learning Team, you'll collaborate with colleagues across the University to deliver practical, user-focused solutions that enhance learning and teaching experiences and streamline academic processes. You'll help translate ideas and requirements into effective technology solutions, while contributing to innovation in areas such as AI, assessment and learning analytics.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop and maintain web-based applications and digital tools that support learning, teaching and academic processes.
• Work closely with colleagues and students to understand challenges, gather requirements and shape effective technical solutions.
• Develop software from initial concepts and prototypes through to robust, deployable applications.
• Enhance and support internally developed platforms, responding to feedback and evolving organisational needs.
• Create digital and AI-enabled tools that support teaching, assessment and student success.
• Build integrations between learning platforms and other institutional systems.
• Ensure solutions are secure, accessible, reliable and aligned with agreed technology and data protection standards.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and share knowledge with colleagues across the team.
• Contribute technical expertise to decisions around developing, purchasing or integrating new systems and technologies.
• Identify and assess technical risks, helping to ensure the ongoing resilience and effectiveness of internally developed software.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience developing full-stack web applications using technologies such as C#/.NET, TypeScript, React, relational databases and APIs.
• Experience taking software from concept or prototype through to a maintainable, well-documented production solution.
• A strong understanding of secure software development, including authentication, access control and the handling of personal data.
• The ability to work collaboratively with non-technical colleagues, translating requirements into practical and user-focused solutions.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on quality and accountability.
• Experience working in education, learning technology, training, or developing products that support learning and teaching.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• The ability to balance technical detail with the needs of users and the wider organisation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues from a range of technical and non-technical backgrounds.

The postholder can be based at any one of our client's seven UK campuses (Brighton, London, Essex, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds).

Why Our Client?

They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.