"Lead Developer (Systems Integrations)"

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward thinking institution rooted in, and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: “shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new and excelling in education and research.”

Our people are at the heart of the University - our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive.

In acknowledgment of our commitment to gender equality and progression, we proudly hold the Athena SWAN Bronze award, a testament to our unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Join us at Oxford Brookes University, where every step forward is a leap toward a brighter tomorrow.

The role

We are looking for a brilliant Lead Developer who is ready to join us and to grow as part of a well-established, dynamic team.

You’ll be a key member of our Enterprise Applications and Data team, developing, maintaining, configuring and deploying enterprise software, for example student information system (Ellucian Banner) SQL, Java, Kotlin and embracing cloud first full stack provisioning, relational databases, deployment and orchestration.

We will count on you to use your creativity to design innovative integrations to support university initiatives and to ensure there is a good conceptual fit with solutions such as containerised services and the Oracle based student information system.

As part of this you will be leading on researching, reviewing, and analysing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing Brookes development languages, platforms, processes and tools as well as overseeing efficient, cost effective, maintainable software developments.

About you

We are looking for a team player who is adept at working through problems and challenges. You recognise your own limitations and are not afraid to seek support when necessary. Your tenacity ensures you see tasks through to completion, and your curiosity drives you to continually seek the best for yourself and your colleagues.

You will have substantial experience of developing, maintaining, configuring and deploying software to deliver enterprise IT services as part of a successful, agile team.

Software installation, administration and management are already part of your day to day work and you do this using your experience of a range of development tools and software.

You will have excellent communication skills as well as an ability to clearly express and document your thoughts for a range of audiences.