IT Services is looking for an experienced developer to provide best practice technical expertise in web application development and integration for the University’s Applicant System, SITS.
SITS is integral to our applicant process at UWE. This role will be responsible to configure, design, and develop new functionality, including implementation. Provide day to day support for the application to numbers of users, undertake regular application upgrades, and provide analysis support. The Senior Engineer (Web) role will work alongside other Engineers, Analysts and Testers in Agile delivery teams to deliver new services and integrations for the myUWE platform.
IT Services is committed to delivering exceptional performance from the University’s information technology systems and invest in the people who design, develop and support them. IT Services works in a hybrid way offering the flexibility to work both on campus and at home depending on project or team needs.
About you:
It would be good for you to have a strong SITS development background with experience of integrating and supporting the SITS application. Training will be provided to right candidate, if required.
You are someone wo is motivated, effective team worker who can work independently and keen to continuously learn new technologies (including SITS).
It would be desirable to have experience in SITS Development, using e:Vision and tasking and SRLs (Standard Report Letters), web development technologies and SITS Cloud experience is desirable.
In addition, you will also have experience of Microsoft SQL and have a track record of adopting best practice coding standards, including application security and accessibility. Good to have experience of working in agile delivery teams.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Lee Jones on 0117 32 81051 or email: lee5.jones@uwe.ac.uk
This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
Hybrid working – largely remote with travel to campus as required. If you’d prefer you can work on campus as much as you like.
We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.
Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
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