Senior Developer

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the UK seeks a Senior Developer to design and maintain technical solutions for its systems. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading code reviews while mentoring junior developers. This position demands strong skills in .NET Core, REST APIs, and React, alongside a degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to enhancing the university’s digital presence and ensuring robust and efficient software delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong full-stack development skills, preferably with .NET Core, REST APIs, React, and SQL Server.
• Proven experience in SharePoint (Modern and Classic) and WordPress development.
• Knowledge of Azure, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to mentor and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain technical solutions for the University's systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements.
• Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Support the University's digital presence through innovative web and digital delivery.

Skills

Full-stack development skills

.NET Core

REST APIs

React

SQL Server

SharePoint

WordPress development

Azure

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822

Role Summary

The successful candidate will design, develop, test, and maintain technical solutions for the University's systems and applications. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, and ensuring robust delivery of scalable and secure software products. The Senior Developer will also lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to innovation within the IT department.

Staff and students expect seamless, high-quality digital experiences. With the growing reliance on mobile devices, cloud platforms, and online services, users demand access to information and tools anytime and anywhere. Meeting these expectations directly affects the University's reputation, student satisfaction, and NSS results. The Senior Developer (Web and Digital)’s work supports the University's digital presence, enabling better self-service, collaboration, and efficiency. Through innovation in web and digital delivery, the role helps attract students, modernise operations, and improve staff and student engagement.

Person Specification

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Strong full-stack development skills with .NET Core, REST APIs, React, and SQL Server. Proven experience in SharePoint (Modern and Classic) and WordPress development.
• Knowledge of Azure, CI/CD, and DevOps practices. Ability to mentor, collaborate, and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Familiarity with accessibility, security standards, and Agile delivery.

Informal enquiries can be made to Fawad Bhatti ([e-mail])

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