Software Engineer

SONICOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sector-leading salary and remuneration

Hybrid working option

Direct user feedback collaboration

Work at a world-leading university

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a Software Engineer to help shape the UI/UX of Lambda Feedback, a platform supporting thousands of students with automated formative feedback. You will design and improve user interfaces while collaborating with teaching staff and stakeholders across a world-leading university.

Ideal candidates bring experience building modern web interfaces with React.js and TypeScript, strong problem-solving skills, and a willingness to contribute to a DevOps culture in an

Qualifications

• Experience developing modern web interfaces.
• Proficiency in at least two programming languages, including React.js.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative skills.
• Experience in higher education or startup contexts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and deploy UI improvements using React.js and TypeScript with CI/CD.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, students and stakeholders to gather feedback and enhance the software.
• Contribute to product direction by sharing ideas and prioritising development milestones.
• Produce clear technical documentation and support the user community.

Skills

UI/UX design

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Problem-solving

Tools

React.js

TypeScript

CI/CD tooling

Job description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join the team developing Lambda Feedback, an innovative software platform created at Imperial College London to support independent study through automated formative feedback. S upport ing thousands of students and deliver ing feedback millions of times per year, the platform is now expanding beyond Imperial to the wider higher education sector. In this exciting role, you will help shape the user experience by designing and improving the user interface and experience (UI/UX) .

What you would be doing

You will:

• Develop,testand deployuser interface (UI)improvements, using React.js andTypescript, with continuous integration and continuous improvement (CI/CD)
• Collaborate with teaching staff,studentsand other stakeholders to gather feedback and continuously enhance the software.
• Contribute to the future direction of the product by sharing creative ideas, advising on developmentprioritiesand working collaboratively to deliver project milestones.
• Produce clear technical documentation,collaborate with the development team, and support the user community

What we are looking for

You should have:

• Experience developing modern webinterfaces that users love
• A strong understanding of software engineering principles andproficiencyin at least two programming languages, including preferably using React.js
• Strong problem-solving skills, a creative approach to software development, and a commitment to delivering high-quality,secureand accessible solutions.

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience gathering user stories and translating them into software requirements.
• Experience working within Agile development environments and a DevOps culture.
• Knowledge of TypeScript, CI/CDpracticesand project management methodologies.
• Experience working in higher education or within a small, fast-paced startup environment whereyou'vetaken on a broad range of responsibilities.
• A constant desire to learn and improve, especially with emerging uses of AI

What we can offer you

• Work at the forefront of education technology, in an innovative eco-system that is growing across the sector
• A small, supportive team with the freedom to workin a way that works for you
• Directand regular contact with users, for regular feedback on your work
• Work in a world-leading university witha huge rangeof events and opportunities
• Sector-leading salary andremunerationpackage,including 38 days off a year

Further information

This position is fixedterm andis expected to run until31 st July 2027.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.