Solutions Developer

Burman Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Burman Recruitment partners with a forward‑thinking Higher Education organisation in the UK. The Digital Solutions Team designs, builds, tests and maintains enterprise applications and digital platforms serving a diverse user community.

You will work with cross‑functional teams across disciplines, gain exposure to NestJS, TypeScript, React and .NET, and contribute to bug fixes, feature development, and documentation to improve performance and user experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development and database technologies.
• Knowledge of modern development frameworks including NestJS, SQL/PL-SQL and enterprise platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality solutions.
• Effective organisational and communication skills.
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach to work.
• A degree in computing or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and debug software applications and services.
• Participate in peer code reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver objectives and solutions.
• Support software testing activities including unit and manual testing.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and system records.
• Enhance and support existing applications with bug fixes and features.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting across digital systems.
• Contribute to design and implementation of innovative digital solutions.

Skills

NestJS

TypeScript

React

TypeORM

SQL/PL-SQL

Problem solving

Education

Degree in computing or related field

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

APIs

Job description

MUST HAVE HIGHER EDUCATION OR PUBLIC SECTOR EXPERIENCE

Join a forward-thinking Higher Education organisation that is committed to leveraging digital innovation to deliver exceptional services and experiences. As part of a collaborative Digital Solutions Team, you will contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of enterprise applications and digital platforms that serve a diverse user community.

Working alongside experienced professionals across multiple disciplines, you will gain exposure to a broad range of technologies and play a key role in designing, building, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and debug software applications and services.
• Participate in peer code reviews, embracing feedback to drive continuous improvement and development best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives and business solutions.
• Support software testing activities, including unit testing, manual testing, defect identification, and resolution.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and system records.
• Enhance and support existing applications through bug fixes, feature development, and ongoing maintenance.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting across a range of digital systems and services.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of innovative digital solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience.

Technologies and Platforms

You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of enterprise technologies, including:

• Mobile and web applications
• Relational databases, including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• System integrations and APIs
• Business process automation solutions
• Analytics, machine learning, and AI technologies

Development Stack

Experience with some or all of the following technologies is desirable:

• Node.js (NestJS)
• TypeScript
• React
• TypeORM
• .NET

About You

We are looking for a curious, driven, and technically minded individual with a passion for software development and problem solving.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in software development and database technologies.
• Knowledge of modern development frameworks and languages, including technologies such as NestJS, SQL/PL-SQL, and related enterprise platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality solutions.
• Effective organisational and communication skills.
• A positive, proactive, and collaborative approach to work.
• A degree in a computing-related discipline or equivalent professional experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical expertise, work with modern technologies, and contribute to projects that make a meaningful impact across a large and dynamic organisation.