Web Developer

Cardiff University; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Cardiff is seeking an enthusiastic Web Developer to join their Web and Mobile Development Team. This full-time position focuses on designing and developing bespoke web applications while working with technologies like PHP and JavaScript. Ideal candidates should have experience in creating web and mobile applications, particularly with API integration. The role offers a salary range of £33,951 to £36,638 per annum.

Qualifications

• Comfortable writing web and mobile applications.
• Experience using APIs to connect systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and document bespoke web applications.
• Collaborate with an established team of developers.

Skills

Experience with PHP

Proficiency in JavaScript

Knowledge of APIs

Understanding of version control

Experience with test-driven development

Job description

Role Overview

Cardiff University are looking for an enthusiastic Web Developer to join the Web and Mobile Development Team. This role will be focused on delivering technical solutions defined by the University that will help develop and improve the Student and Staff digital experience.

Responsibilities

You will be part of an established team of developers and take responsibility for the design, development, integration, testing and documentation of several bespoke web applications. We primarily use PHP and JavaScript for front‑end development and expect knowledge of standard good practices, version control, test‑driven development and documentation.

Requirements

Developer comfortable writing web and mobile applications with experience of using APIs to consume data and connect systems together.

Salary

£33,951 - £36,638 per annum (Grade 5)

Employment

Full‑time, open‑ended.

Application dates

Date advert posted: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Closing date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Equality and diversity

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.