Senior Software Developer

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world.

About The Role

The Lab supports the development and testing of software in a variety of areas such as social impact technology, legal technology, and work concerning cyber threats. The software projects will be at the heart of enabling the Lab to provide diverse approaches to solving problems, making the work incredibly varied in conjunction with a broad range of people. Current and to-be-developed projects at the Lab are based on research, proposals, and the requirements of academics, practicing lawyers, NGOs, charities, and other providers working in collaboration with the Lab.

The objective of the software development team is to deliver rapid requirement specification and software prototyping, which will serve as proof-of-concepts for further project proposals or development schemes.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial person, capable of managing their own work and others’, as well as supporting in the software development process, from ideation through to commercialisation. The expectation is that the capacity will grow from the existing team of 2 software developers who work within the Innovation Lab Wales (ILW) which also includes computer facilities and meeting rooms. In short, this an opportunity for a driven and innovative person to grow a new set of services and facilities within the University portfolio.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 4 March 2026

Interview Date: 17 March 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Louisa Huxtable-Thomas L.A.Huxtable-Thomas@swansea.ac.uk
• Emma Lydiard-Jenkins e.lydiard@swansea.ac.uk

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