Senior Engineer (Web & Automation)

University of Gloucestershire; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Senior Web Engineer to lead the development of critical digital platforms that support teaching, learning, and student engagement. Based at Pittville campus with hybrid working and occasional travel to Cheltenham and Gloucester.

You will mentor the Web and Automations Team, shape the technical direction, and work across on-site and cloud-based systems including Moodle and Mahara to deliver robust, future-ready services for thousands of

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing and supporting web-based applications and platforms.
• Experience working with cloud technologies and modern web architectures.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities with a focus on team development.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to balance operational support with innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Web and Automations Team.
• Work across on premise and cloud based systems.
• Lead the technical evolution of Moodle, Mahara and other web-based services.
• Collaborate across IT Services and the wider University.

Skills

Web architecture

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud technologies

Tools

Moodle

Mahara

Cloud platforms

Job description

This hybrid role is primarily based at ourPittville campus, with occasional travel to our other sites across Cheltenhamand Gloucester.

Shape the Future of Data at the Universityof Gloucestershire

We're looking for an experienced Senior WebEngineer to lead the development of critical digital platforms that sit at theheart of teaching, learning, and student engagement at the University ofGloucestershire.

You’ll combine hands on technical expertisewith team leadership, helping to modernise existing services while influencingthe future direction of our digital landscape.

About the Role

This is an exciting leadership opportunitywithin Digital Services. Your work will directly support nearly 10,000 studentsand staff, powering key services that enable teaching, learning, collaboration,assessment, and digital engagement across the University, as you take ownershipof developing, maintaining, and delivering high quality web based systems andplatforms that meet the evolving needs of our university community.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and mentor the Web and Automations Team, becoming a trusted source of technical expertise.

Work across both on premise and cloud basedsystems, ensuring the University's systems are robust, efficient, andfuture ready.

Lead the technical evolution of strategicallyimportant platforms including Moodle, Mahara and other web-based services thatunderpin the University's digital learning environment.

Collaborate across IT Services and the widerUniversity, to ensure digital services continue to deliver the tools andtechnology that the university depends on.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in delivering our digital strategyand shaping future services
• Lead the development of large scale platforms useddaily across the University
• Enjoy a varied role spanning cloud services,integrations, automation and web technologies
• Influence technical decisions and architecturaldirection
• Work within a collaborative and supportive DigitalServices team
• Benefit from hybrid working and a strongcommitment to professional development
• Use your skills to make a tangible difference tothe student and staff experience

What You Will Bring

You’ll be an experienced web or systemsengineer with:

• Strong experience developing and supportingweb-based applications and platforms
• Experience working with cloud technologiesand modern web architectures
• A passion for technical leadership andmentoring others
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholderengagement skills
• The ability to balance operational supportwith innovation and continuous improvement

Key dates

The University will consider applicationsrequiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship where the role meets the relevantimmigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed on acase-by-case basis, taking into account boththe role and the individualcircumstances of the candidate.

To avoid disappointment please apply early. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a highvolume of suitable applications.

The University is committed to building adiverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currentlyunder-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a DisabilityConfident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that theUniversity is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, weguarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability setout in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within theperson specification.

The University has also signed the ArmedForces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serveor have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly andande not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair andequitable treatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value thetransferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part ofthis commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partnerswho meet the essential criteria within the job specification.