Developer / Senior Developer

The University of Sheffield delivers life-enhancing research, innovation and education - come and join one of the teams that makes that possible. In IT Services, we’re dedicated to providing excellent IT systems, services and infrastructure to meet the needs of our students and colleagues. Our world is dynamic and so are we. We work closely with everyone who uses IT at the University, to make sure it works for them, so they can focus on improving themselves and the world around us. So if you want to support the next generations of students, leaders and researchers, we want you on our team.
We have an exciting opportunity in our department for a highly skilled developer to join our Integration team.
We are at a really exciting point, having a large amount of historical integrations that we want to take the opportunity to modernise . This includes how we deliver them technically and also put in place the right processes and governance too.

You’ll be part of a team that plays an essential role in the design, development and maintenance of our integration toolkit. Collaborating with colleagues across technology and business areas, you will find creative ways to solve complex and exciting technical challenges that directly make our setup more efficient and maintainable than before.
We’re looking for someone with proven skills in
● Data integration (APIs / Micro services / ETL etc)
● Databases / SQL
● Software development methodologies like testing, CI / CD etc

Experience of working in a collaborative environment with all the tools and working practices that involves is really important to the success of the team.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

We are committed to enabling our employees to work in a hybrid model with flexibility over when, where and how to achieve the required outputs, in discussion with your manager.

What We Offer
● 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
● Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities
● A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
● A highly competitive pension scheme.
● Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
● A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
● An inclusive and diverse workplace.
● A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

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