Vacancy for a Lead Applications Developer at the Archaeology Data Service

KM Education Recruitment Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital repository for archaeology is seeking a Lead Applications Developer to enhance their applications development capacity. This role involves leading a dedicated team, improving existing services, and implementing best practices within a collaborative environment at the University of York. Applicants should be experienced in web application development and Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading development teams and improving application stacks.
• Hands-on experience in web application development.
• Familiarity with Agile working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in developing web applications across all ADS activities.
• Provide technical leadership and support existing services.
• Define common approaches to application development and integration.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Agile Methodologies

Application Development

Job description

• Vacancy for a Lead Applications Developer at the Archaeology Data Service

Vacancy for a Lead Applications Developer at the Archaeology Data Service

14 September 2021

University of York - King's Manor, York city centre

£40,927 - £50,296 plus additional market supplement, based on experience

Fixed Term

The Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is a world-leading digital repository which provides digital data archiving services for UK archaeology. The ADS is a recognised component of UKRI's research infrastructure and hold the Core Trust Seal. Based in the University of York, ADS works closely with external partners, both in Higher Education and in the public and commercial archaeological sectors. All archived data is available Open Access and ADS funding is equally split between data deposit charges and research and consultancy, including a number of international projects.

This is a new role which is designed to increase the applications development capacity of the ADS, to lead on improving the current applications stack and enhancement of services, and to lead the small team of developers in evolving best practices and skills training.

You will lead a team that develops web applications across all areas of ADS activity. The primary focus of your role will be to provide line management and senior technical leadership to developers who are working on new projects and supporting existing services. You will take a hands-on development role and work collaboratively to define common approaches to application development and integration, and develop the team's adoption of Agile ways of working.

This is a Full Time, Fixed Term role for 3 years.

Applications should be made via the University of york applications portal: