Digital Software Engineer

New year, new start? Fancy working somewhere you can make a real difference and see that change in action every day?

Do you like keeping up with the ever changing and evolving world of Software development? Our team is working towards to change the face of Higher Education through Digital innovation. We are looking for a permanent Senior Developer to join our Digital Engineering Team. The successful candidate will be a key part of the team delivering innovative digital solutions using a cloud-first approach with modern technologies to enable our staff and students to achieve their goals. 

You will help build our new digital platform on AWS, working with modern technologies, making recommendations and helping to identify the right tools for the job.

You will work as part of an agile team using modern frameworks to develop and support innovative solutions and solve problems. You will contribute to digital development, deployment, and software testing in a DevOps environment as well as supporting our existing digital product estate.

Our Engineering Chapter…..

• Creates immersive high-quality solutions by applying new and innovative methods and technology. Following an agile development approach with DevOps at the core.
• Follows DevOps practices automating as many tasks as possible to deliver solutions.
• Delivers new services, and maintains existing platforms to enable delivery
• Cloud first, serverless approach to delivery of new services

Just some of the benefits that come with this role include: 

• Substantial annual leave package of 41 days!
• Incredible USS pension scheme
• Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave(up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy 
• Flexible Working options
• Benefit from fantastic discounts at local and national shopsthrough numerous discount schemes including TOTUM cards
• We'll take your personal and professional development very seriously and we’ll empower you to keep developing your expert skills and give you access to the latest technologies and platforms
• Discounted state-of-the-art fitness centres on all our campuses
• Sustainable travel initiative: enjoy discounts on bus passes, cycle to work scheme and taking advantage of car sharing incentives. Save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Recognition and Rewards: We have multiple schemes helps us celebrate your contributions.
• Stunning campus locations in Exeter and Cornwall

We’re really looking for…

• Technically fluent in programming languages – think Flutter, React, Python, Typescript, JavaScript.
• Understanding of Cloud Platform Services ideally within AWS.
• Confident problem solver (with support if needed)
• An understanding of web services, API creation and possess other appropriate technical skills.
• A self-starter who can see the bigger picture; as comfortable working independently as they are working within the team.
• The ability and initiative to build something from scratch.
• An awareness of common development patterns, best practises and familiarity with serverless and microservice architecture.
• Recent experience of managing automated build and deployment tools and proven experience of working in an Agile DevOps environment.
• Ability to break down barriers and build lasting beneficial relationships. Having the ability to adapt and demonstrate determination and focus within your work is essential.
• For more details please click apply to see the job description on our website

All applications must be made via our website. The closing date for this role will be the 5^th January 2025.

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