University of Hertfordshire
Role Details
- FTE: Full-time position, 1 FTE (37 hours per week)
- Contract Duration: Fixed term for 2 years
- Annual Leave: 30 days plus standard public holidays, with an additional 4 days allocated for office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield
Primary Responsibilities
As a Software Engineer, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain digital services and applications that support core university operations, ensuring dependability, security, and seamless integration with existing systems.
- Convert business requirements into detailed technical designs and implement user-centric solutions using iterative Agile methodologies.
- Take ownership of designated systems, monitoring their performance and usage, identifying trends, resolving issues, and ensuring effective business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements.
- Support and refine the delivery pipeline by adhering to standard practices that promote efficient and reliable software delivery.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation relating to development, configuration, operational changes, and support processes, while also collecting and reporting key service metrics.
Required Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will:
- Have demonstrated expertise in writing reliable, maintainable software, applying established programming frameworks and principles as well as automated testing, basic security protocols, and thorough documentation practices.
- Be experienced in using version control systems (such as Git), adhering to workflows for branching, code reviews, and releases, and collaborating effectively with team members.
- Possess a solid understanding of relational databases, including managing data structures, optimizing performance, crafting queries, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Have practical experience integrating systems via APIs, adhering to interface specifications and data exchange standards.
- Understand the full software development lifecycle, contributing to stages like design, development, testing, and post-launch maintenance.
- Exhibit skills in software configuration and operational support.
- Showcase strong communication and teamwork skills, working collaboratively to share knowledge and resolve issues.
- Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a calm and methodical approach to handling challenges in a busy working environment.
Desirable Skills
Experience with the following would be advantageous:
- Modern frontend development frameworks and technologies
- Containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Mobile application development or low-code platforms
- Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Qualifications
Applicants are expected to have:
- A degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
- A professional-level qualification or significant demonstrated expertise in computing and software engineering.
Additional Information
- For a comprehensive list of duties and essential criteria, please refer to the job description and person specification by clicking the “Apply” button above.
- Applicants must attach a personal statement clearly outlining how their skills and experience align with the person specification.
Important Details:
- Internal candidates are encouraged to apply through the employee self-service portal.
- Please note: This role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to provide UKVI sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to this status before any offer can be confirmed.
Contact Information for Informal Inquiries
For questions or informal discussions, please contact:
Thomas Swaddling
Digital Innovation Lead
Email: [email protected]
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: 3 June 2026
- Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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