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Software Engineer

Loughborough University
United Kingdom
November 17, 2024
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Offerd Salary:£46485 to £55295
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Job title

Software Engineer

Job reference

REQ240979

Date posted

28/10/2024

Application closing date

17/11/2024

Location

Loughborough

Package

Management and Specialist grade 7 from £46485 to £55295 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Job description

IT Services

Full Time, Open ended

Hybrid: Minimum 1 day in the office

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

Here's more about the role and what we're looking for:

We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our Learning Technology Team. As a Software Engineer you will undertake and contribute to in-house software development, system documentation, user support, business analysis, and project administration tasks, related to the University's suite of learning technology tools. You will also have experience of working in the Higher Education (HE) sector.

Our IT Services department is made up of a wide range of teams all responsible for their own specialism.

As a key member of our Learning Technology team, you'll support our mission to improve the student experience at Loughborough University by:

  • Developing and maintaining our open source virtual learning environment (VLE) based on Moodle
  • Creating new learning technology tools to support academic and professional services colleagues in delivering a world class learning experience for our students

    • Key Requirements:

  • You'll have a track record of developing web applications, using PHP and MySQL or complementary technologies.
  • You'll bring your expertise in agile software development, preferably as part of a team using a product management approach.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Have a degree in a related subject or equivalent experience.

    • Why should you apply?

    With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.

    If this role sounds of interest, we'd love to hear from you.

    Informal enquiries should be directed to Rich Goodman, Learning Technology Team Manager, via email to [email protected] or by telephone to 01509 226047.

    For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

    Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible.

    Closing Date: 17/11/2024

    Interview Date: 09/12/2024

    Our Benefits

  • Generous annual leave allowance - up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days).
  • Competitive pension schemes.
  • A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
  • We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
  • BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme).
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Season ticket loan scheme.
  • On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles.
  • Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available.
  • Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development.

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