Senior Analyst/Developer

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Strathclyde is embarking on a Timetabling Improvement Project to modernise its systems, moving to a cloud-based platform for module timetabling, exam scheduling and resource management. We seek a Senior Applications Analyst/Developer to drive the integration workstream and lead technical delivery across internal and supplier teams.

You will shape integration architecture, data flows and secure APIs, collaborating with IT and business teams to ensure data quality and smooth

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale IT transformations, ideally in Higher Education or public sector.
• Experience managing development teams, technical deliverables and quality standards for major IT projects.
• Strong understanding of complex system landscapes, data flows and integrations across multiple platforms.
• Experience of full-stack development using modern web technologies.
• Strong experience of enterprise systems development, including Java and SQL.
• Expertise in REST API development and system integration using JSON or XML.
• Experience of securing applications and APIs, for example using MS Entra and OAuth 2.0.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, development and delivery of integrations for the new timetabling platform.
• Manage the development workstream, including internal and supplier resources.
• Oversee system configuration, data migration and transition from legacy timetabling systems.
• Set and maintain development standards, ensuring high quality technical deliverables.
• Work in partnership with the Integration Hub team to deliver secure, scalable APIs and data services.
• Act as a senior technical lead within a cross-disciplinary project team.
• Provide expert advice on system architecture, data flows and integration design.
• Ensure compliance with cyber security, data protection, accessibility and regulatory requirements.

Skills

IT transformations

Team management

System architecture

Full-stack development

Java & SQL

REST APIs

Security & OAuth2

Cloud SaaS

Tools

JSON

XML

Job description

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university, committed to delivering an excellent experience for its students and staff. Central to this is the effective planning and delivery of teaching, learning and assessment activities. Timetabling plays a critical role in enabling this, ensuring that academic provision is delivered efficiently, fairly and in a way that supports student success.

The University is undertaking a major Timetabling Improvement Project to modernise its current systems and processes. This will replace legacy, on-premise solutions with a modern, cloud-based platform supporting module timetabling, exam scheduling and resource management. The project aims to deliver a more flexible, reliable and user-friendly service, improving the experience for students, academic colleagues and professional services staff, whilst enabling better use of space and resources across the institution.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Applications Analyst/Developer to play a leading role in the technical delivery of this transformation. The postholder will lead the development, configuration and integration workstream, acting as a senior technical specialist within the project, and working closely with the Project Manager.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Applications Developer with a proven track record in leading full lifecycle systems development, with skillsets in the following areas:

• Experience delivering large-scale IT transformations, ideally within Higher Education or the public sector
• Experience managing development teams, technical deliverables and quality standards for major IT projects
• Strong understanding of complex system landscapes, data flows and integrations across multiple platforms
• Experience of full-stack development using modern web technologies
• Strong experience of enterprise systems development, including Java and SQL
• Expertise in REST API development and system integration using JSON or XML
• Experience of securing applications and APIs, for example using MS Entra and OAuth 2.0

As an experienced Analyst/Developer, you will have a proven track record in system configuration, integration, data migration and implementation across both in-house and third-party solutions. Experience of working with cloud-based SaaS platforms, identity and access management, and modern authentication approaches will be highly beneficial.

The successful candidate will lead the technical design and development of integrations between the new timetabling platform and core University systems, including Student Records, HR, Estates, the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and other key services. You will play a critical role in defining integration architecture, ensuring data quality, and supporting the transition from legacy systems to the new platform.

You will work closely with internal teams, including the Integration Hub and Business Systems teams, as well as external suppliers, to deliver a robust and scalable solution.

The Role:

• Lead the technical design, development and delivery of integrations for the new timetabling platform
• Manage the development workstream, including internal and supplier resources
• Oversee system configuration, data migration and transition from legacy timetabling systems
• Set and maintain development standards, ensuring high quality technical deliverables
• Work in partnership with the Integration Hub team to deliver secure, scalable APIs and data services
• Act as a senior technical lead within a cross-disciplinary project team
• Provide expert advice on system architecture, data flows and integration design
• Ensure compliance with cyber security, data protection, accessibility and regulatory requirements

For informal enquiries, please contact Natalie Hugo, Collaboration Services Manager at [e-mail]

Department: Information Services (including IT)