Software Developer

Salary scale S01: £32,973 - 35,157 per annum

On-site with some remote working

Full Time and Fixed Term for 1 year

Job Purpose: You will be passionate about the college’s brand, accessibility, inclusion and enabling our people to be all that they can be through intuitive digital user experience, enhancement and design. As an innovator, you’ll seek out ways to evolve, develop and seamlessly integrate systems and digital experiences across the organisation, working collaboratively with our software development and IT teams.

Essential criteria

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or a high level of relevant experience across all aspects of the role
• Highly proficient in Python
• Highly proficient in HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Experience with accessing and manipulating data through APIs
• Demonstrable experience of translating user requirements into tangible outputs which deliver on project objectives

Desirable criteria

• Agile project management qualification / experience
• Experience of data warehousing and data tables
• Experience of SQL programming and database management
• Understanding of post-16 and further education learning
• Experience of working within a Google environment

For further information please click Job Information Pack

Closing date: 10/08/2023

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory/enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.