Software Engineer

UCAS - Universities and Colleges Admissions Service; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education service provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Software Engineer to develop quality software solutions. This role involves working in an Agile environment, leveraging modern cloud technologies, and maintaining excellent communication within a dynamic team. You will enjoy a flexible hybrid working model, generous leave, and personal development opportunities. Ideal candidates are education-qualified in computing and possess a strong interest in IT and collaborative skills.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Subsidised gym access

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in relevant computing discipline.
• Experience of working with cloud based technologies.
• Experience of working with automated CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of quality software solutions in-line with coding and security standards.
• Working in an Agile environment and using tooling such as Jira.
• Supporting products and customers using DevOps principles.

Skills

Interest in IT

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative team player

Willingness to learn technologies

Education

Degree in relevant computing discipline

Tools

Docker

AWS

Terraform

Postgres

MySQL

Job description

Keywords (e.g. Payroll Administrator, Birmingham)

South West, Gloucestershire, Rosehill - Hybrid

Job Profile

Digital Services - Teams

Title

Software Engineer

Contract Type

Full Time

About us

About UCAS

UCAS is at the heart of connecting people to higher education.

UCAS is the world’s leading shared admissions service for higher education. We provide application services for UK universities and colleges as well as delivering a wide range of research, consultancy and advisory services to schools, colleges, careers services, professional bodies and employers.

We’re a successful and fast-growing organisation, which helps hundreds of thousands of people every year. We're committed to delivering a first-class service to all of our customers — they're at the heart of everything we do.

The Digital Services business unit is at the heart of UCAS’ technical innovation, data and infrastructure. It focuses on leveraging data science, technology, and enterprise architecture to enhance UCAS' digital products and services.

The unit is dedicated to developing and improving customer-centric digital solutions, ensuring seamless and secure online experiences for all users. By providing insightful data and analysis, often made available to anyone with free-to-use intuitive dashboard, Digital Services empowers the Higher Education sector and those interested in the sector with valuable information to make informed decisions. By working in collaborative, expert led, multi-disciplinary teams, Digital Services drives UCAS’ mission to connect students with their next opportunities through advanced technological solutions.

About the role

Contractual Hours

35.00

About the role

• Delivery of quality software solutions in-line with preferred practices, including coding and security standards.
• Working in an Agile environment and using tooling such as Jira.
• Supporting products and customers using DevOps principles.
• Understand how to log, monitor, and identify performant services.
• Actively maintain technical skill sets with continual personal development

For full job description, please see role profile attached.

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in relevant computing discipline.
• Experience of working with Docker, Postgres, MySQL, oracle, terraform is preferrable
• Experience of working with AWS: Lambda, RDS, Aurora, S3, cloudformation, SNS/SQS is preferrable
• An all-round high level of interest in IT and a capacity and willingness to learn is essential.
• Approachable with excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, large-scale agile change initiative.
• A keen desire, where gaps exist, to learn and engage with technologies in our digital estate.
• Conversant with one or more testing frameworks
• Experienced with automated CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Considerable experience of coaching and mentoring junior members of staff
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively with a range of internal stakeholders
• Experience of working with cloud based technologies

Package

Salaryup to £41,500

• Purpose-driven work in a charity-led organisation connecting people to education and opportunity
• Internal training, mentoring, and access to industry-recognised certifications through our development academies
• Hybrid working model built on trust and flexibility, with a 35-hour week and flexible contracts
• 30 days annual leave, 3 concessionary days over Christmas, bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional leave
• Everyday wellbeing support through Perkbox, offering discounts and wellness tools
• Onsite facilities including a subsidised gym, café, and free parking at our Cheltenham office
• Inclusive culture supported by employee networks, wellbeing champions, and Mental Health First Aiders
• Recognition and reward through our quarterly employee scheme and an ex-gratia bonus for going above and beyond

Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they tick every box. At UCAS we recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to delivering a fair and equitable recruitment process where applicants have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills. So, if you are interested in this vacancy, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply.

If you have any questions and would like to find out more about the role before applying please email the Talent Acquisition team via [e-mail].

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