Principal Software Developer

University of South Wales; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Developer to lead software projects and mentor a team. This full-time position involves designing and maintaining high-quality software solutions that meet business needs while promoting best practices. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in software development and strong leadership skills. The role encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and offers a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development.
• Ability to promote best practices and mentor other developers.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of software solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative applications.
• Support transformational initiatives within the University.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software development practices

Mentoring skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Software Developer role at University of South Wales.

This is a full-time, permanent post as a Senior Software Developer within IT Services. The role supports transformational initiatives across the University, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software solutions that meet evolving business needs. You will act as a technical leader, mentor other developers, promote best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and innovative applications that support strategic goals.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Daniel Taylor, Software Development Manager - [e-mail].

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.

Seniority level

• Senior

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education

USW’s IT Services support delivery of the University’s strategy by providing high-quality technology, solutions, and services to support the web presence, corporate, learning and teaching, and research operations. We have a proven record of responding to customer needs using innovative and evolving technologies.

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