Software Developer

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; Ibrido; GBP 48.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Discounts & rewards on shopping, food,

Staff networks

Recognition Awards

Professional development

Family-friendly policies

Parental and caregiving time off

Menopause support in the workplace

Fertility treatment support

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Sheffield is seeking a proactive Software Developer to support development, maintenance, and operation of our modern software applications. You will work with senior technical leads to build responsive interfaces, integrate APIs, and support cloud-native architectures.

You will gain hands-on experience across a tech stack including React, Next.js, Azure, MongoDB, PostgresDB, and AI integrations, while following CI/CD and secure coding practices. Hybrid working options may apply.

Competenze

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing responsive web applications using React, Next.js, or Modern.js and MUI.
• Experience with RESTful API design, OpenAPI specifications, or authentication frameworks (e.g., Better Auth).
• Familiarity with querying relational or non-relational databases (PostgresDB, MongoDB).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud services, Container Apps, or Databricks.
• Experience with Git/Azure DevOps for version control, automated build processes, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Awareness of or interest in AI/LLM model integrations (e.g., Claude, Gemini).

Mansioni

• Full-Stack Application Development: Build, test, and maintain responsive web interfaces and features using Next.js, React, and MUI.
• API & Database Implementation: Build and maintain secure API endpoints and manage PostgresDB and MongoDB data tasks.
• Cloud & Platform Operations: Support deployment and monitoring on Azure, Container Apps, and Databricks.
• AI & CI Workflows: Integrate AI/LLM workflows into services using Azure DevOps for automation.
• Testing & Technical Support: Perform unit/integration tests, debug, and document code.
• Collaborative Delivery: Work with leads to deliver tasks on schedule and communicate progress.

Conoscenze

React

Next.js

MUI

OpenAPI

Better Auth

Azure

MongoDB

PostgresDB

AI integrations

CI/CD

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Strumenti

Azure DevOps

Databricks

OpenAPI specifications

CI/CD tooling

Descrizione del lavoro

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Software Developer to support the development, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of our modern software applications. Working alongside senior technical leads, you will contribute directly to building responsive user interfaces, integrating backend APIs, and supporting scalable cloud-native architectures. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience across our modern tech stack‑including React, Next.js, Microsoft Azure, MongoDB, PostgresDB, and AI integrations‑while adhering to established software engineering best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and secure coding standards.,

Job Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Application Development: Build, test, and maintain responsive web interfaces and application features using modern front-end frameworks including Next.js/Modern.js, React, and MUI.
• API & Database Implementation: Assist in building and maintaining secure API endpoints using OpenAPI specifications and Better Auth, and perform standard data management tasks across PostgresDB and MongoDB databases.
• Cloud & Platform Operations: Support the deployment and monitoring of application environments hosted on Microsoft Azure, Container App Environments, and Databricks under supervision.
• AI & Continuous Integration Workflows: Assist in integrating AI/LLM capability workflows (such as Claude and Gemini) into existing services, utilizing Azure DevOps for version control, continuous integration, and automated deployments.
• Testing & Technical Support: Perform unit and integration testing, troubleshoot technical bugs, write maintainable documentation, and participate constructively in team peer code reviews.
• Collaborative Delivery: Work closely with lead developers and project teams to deliver assigned development tasks on schedule, communicating technical progress and challenges effectively.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

We are a diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

• Criteria Essential or desirable Stage(s) assessed at Degree-level qualification or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Essential Application / Interview Practical experience developing responsive web applications using modern front-end frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Modern.js, and MUI.
• Essential Application / Interview Practical understanding of RESTful API design, OpenAPI specifications, or authentication frameworks (e.g., Better Auth).
• Essential Application / Interview Hands‑on familiarity querying and interacting with relational or non‑relational database systems (PostgresDB, MongoDB).
• Essential Application / Interview Working knowledge or exposure to Microsoft Azure cloud services, Container App Environments, or Databricks.
• Desirable Application / Interview Experience using Git/Azure DevOps for version control, automated build processes, or continuous integration pipelines.
• Essential Application / Interview Awareness of or interest in AI/LLM model integrations (e.g., Claude, Gemini) within modern software workflows.

Strong problem‑solving ability, clear technical communication skills, and a collaborative approach to working within a team.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world‑class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework
• A range of generous family‑friendly policies
• paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
• access to menopause support in the workplace
• paid time off and support for fertility treatment
• and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: (opens in a new window). We are a (opens in a new window).

If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will have to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Baseline personnel security standard This role requires the postholder to undertake a (BPSS) check as a condition of employment.

We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience.

Our University Vision ( ) outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and ways of living for everyone.