Permanent
Lead Integration Developer
Department: IT
This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Coventry head office or local campus. We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.
This Software Engineer role sits within the Cloud Platform team as part of the wider IT Department. The Team is responsible for the design, development and continuous enhancement of the organisation's middleware solutions and integration services.
The wider IT team is made up of around 60 employees with a vast range of skills from Software Development to IT Operations and IT Security. Our IT Department values employee development and we have lots of great examples of employee progression and promotions within the team.
The role plays a critical part in enabling reliable message delivery, translation and validation between core business platforms through the ownership of a robust, scalable and future proof middleware products.
By embedding complex and non-standard requirements within a flexible middleware framework, the role empowers the business to unlock advanced capabilities and realise process improvements that would otherwise be difficult to achieve. The role also carries operational responsibility for the performance and reliability of the middleware platform in production, including the delivery of secure and compliant integrations that meet internal standards and industry best practices. Working closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders, the Software Engineer (Cloud & Integration) ensures that integration solutions are aligned with both technical objectives and evolving business needs.
Deep working knowledge of relevant AWS services; Solid understanding of software development principles, including design patterns, architecture, and methodologies - particularly in middleware and service integration.
Hands-on experience working in a DevOps environment, utilizing infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
Proficiency in writing and debugging code using TypeScript (Node.js) and Python.
Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and AWS CloudWatch.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly AWS CDK and Terraform.
Exposure to unit testing, integration testing, and automated test frameworks.
Experience integrating with managed databases such as DynamoDB, Amazon RDS (MySQL/PostgreSQL), or similar.
Experience working with agile methodologies, collaborating in sprints, managing releases, and delivering incremental, high-quality software.
Hands-on experience with Azure services, including Resource Groups, Service Bus, Azure Logic Apps, Function Apps, API Management.
30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
~ A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
~ Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
~ Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
~ If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here .
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Remote Software Engineer (Cloud & Integration) in Oakham employer: Arden University
Arden University is an innovative and rapidly growing institution that prioritises accessibility and student success, making it an exceptional employer for those passionate about education. With a strong commitment to employee development, generous benefits including 30 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and opportunities for free study, Arden fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture. Joining Arden means being part of a dedicated team that values kindness and resourcefulness while shaping the future of higher education in a dynamic environment.
