SITS Principal Developer

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution as a Principal Developer and lead the development of the Student Record System. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by crafting and optimizing systems that enhance student experiences. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, utilizing your technical expertise and creative thinking to drive innovation. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this is a chance to thrive in a community that values ambition and responsibility. Embrace this opportunity to shape the future of education technology in a globally recognized university.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Pension Scheme

32-35 Days Leave

Family-Friendly Policies

Staff Discounts

Car Parking

Training Opportunities

Wellbeing Programs

Discounted Gym Membership

Business Mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and commitment to user experience.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Crafting, deploying, and optimizing the Student Record System (SITS).
• Translating institutional needs into standard design principles.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

User Experience

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Creative Thinking

Job description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

Join us as a Principal Developer and take the helm in crafting, deploying, and optimising the Student Record System (SITS). You'll play a pivotal role in understanding our educational institution's needs, translating them into standardised design principles, and bringing them to life in collaboration with a team of likeminded individuals.

The ideal candidate will leverage excellent technical knowledge, commitment to user experience, strong communication skills, attention to detail and creative thinking.

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via ourEntrepreneurs in Residenceprogramme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information onMy Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As anAthena SWANandRace Equality Charteraward holder, a member ofStonewalland aDisability Confident Employerwe are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population.Please see ourEDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.