Senior Analyst Developer

Join our dynamic team at Edinburgh University, applying your software development skills to support research on international peace agreements. This unique role not only challenges your technical skills but also contributes to global peace-building efforts.

About the role: 

As a Senior Analyst Developer in our Applications Directorate Development Services Department, you will lead web application development supporting the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PeaceRep). This involves enhancing the PA-X Peace Agreements database, a key tool for researchers accessing data on international peace treaties.

This role is offered as a fixed term contract, with an end date of 31st March 2027. Beyond this, the role may be extended subject to funding arrangements, but this is not guaranteed. 

The team is based in central Edinburgh. We support hybrid working and you will have the option to work remotely for up to 4 days a week if you wish. If you are successful, you should live or plan to move within commuting distance of Edinburgh.

Activities required by the role include: 

• Develop and maintain Django backend and front-end features.
• Integrate Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies to facilitate innovative research.
• Design and expand data architecture to allow API and file download integrations, enhancing external application support.
• Collaborate with project managers, system and database administrators, and other developers within a 15-member team focused on various university projects.

View the full job description. 

A bit about you:

Essential

• Strong experience in Python and Django or similar frameworks.
• Proficient with JavaScript frameworks, preferably Vue.js.
• Solid understanding of web technologies including CSS, JavaScript, HTTP, and REST.
• Experienced in test automation and unit testing.
• Familiar with Linux environments and command-line usage.

Desirable

• Prior involvement in projects with formal methodologies involving diverse roles and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and continuous integration/deployment tools.
• Interest or background in NLP and desire to work in interdisciplinary settings.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary of UE08 - £49,250 – £60,321 per annum
• A laptop and licenses for top of class developer tools: JetBrains suite, GitKraken, Docker Desktop.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year
• Highly competitive defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution. 
• A range of flexible working options to help prioritise work/life balance. 
• A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity.
• Access to excellent online learning and a Staff Scholarship fund.
• Varied staff discounts,family-friendly initiatives, support for staff wellbeing and more.

Use our reward calculator to find out the total value of the pay and benefits for this role. 

Before employment commencing you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

On this occasion the University will not consider international applicants requiring sponsorship for this role.

Key dates to note

To apply, upload a CV and cover letter before 10^th October 2024. 

We welcome informal enquiries about the role. To find out more please email: John Allison (Head of Development Services) at j.allison@ed.ac.uk. 

To apply please follow the link Senior Analyst Developer - University of Edinburgh Careers (oraclecloud.com)

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