Software Engineer Loughborough, England
Job description
IT Services
Full time, open ended
Loughborough University IT Services is looking for an experienced Software Engineer, with a strong, demonstratable background in software development and service management, to join our Student Information Systems Team. You will possess strong communication, problem-solving and relationship building skills, as well as having a deep technical background, with an innovative and collaborative approach to delivering a service. This will enable you to develop a set of products and deliver a service, which conform to the Product Management approach, are highly valued, and continually adapt to meet the needs of the university’s business stakeholders.
As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and management of at least one key service, supplied to the university, by the Student Information Systems Team, within IT Services. In this role, you will be responsible for the university’s Timetabling Systems, undertaking and contributing to the in-house software development, system documentation, user support, business analysis, and project administration tasks. You will therefore preferably, have experience and an appreciation of working in the Higher Education (HE) sector.
Come and join IT Services at a UK top 10 university. We are at the forefront of supporting the digital campus,
protecting and securing our IT systems and developing strategies to take us forward in a rapidly evolving world.
Whatever stage you are at in your career, Loughborough University provides a vibrant, dynamic experience.
The atmosphere on campus is friendly and relaxed and offers fantastic facilities for staff to use.
As a member of IT Services, you can expect:
- Support in developing your career, allowing you to progress towards your goals in a friendly environment.
- Mentoring and development opportunities including exposure to a wide breadth of technologies.
- To work closely with all our partners from across the University to support digital transformation and
deliver outstanding levels of service that are recognised as the best in the country by our students in the
National Student Survey.
- A supportive dynamic working policy with flexible home/hybrid working where possible.
- A superb 440-acre green site in the heart of Leicestershire with first-rate facilities, plenty of open space,
gardens, and sports areas.
- A great salary and benefits package, generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
Diversity of experience, thought and perspective enriches our university and the lives of its community. It is crucial to our ongoing development as an international institution. We strive to create a culture that supports equality and celebrates diversity throughout the campus, and we are actively seeking to make our team more diverse.
Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Whatever area of IT you work in, if you’re looking to make things happen then we’re looking for you.
For more information about the role please see here.
Informal Enquiries
Please contact Simon Yates (Head of Student Information Systems and Product Management), by email at [email protected]
Application closing date: 3 September 2023
Interview date: 12 September 2023
