Role Overview
We are looking to appoint a Software Development Engineer to join our IT & Digital Directorate. This is a key technical role supporting the development and integration of business‑critical systems that underpin teaching, learning, research and student experience and an ideal opportunity for a graduate.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work within our Business Applications and Integration team, contributing to the design, development and support of integrations between enterprise applications and our data warehouse. The role focuses on delivering secure, reliable and well‑tested solutions that meet evolving organisational needs.
You will work across the full development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and designing integrations, through to development, testing, deployment and ongoing support. This includes working with a range of technologies across the Microsoft stack, including SQL Server, .NET (C#), and integration tooling.
Alongside development, you will play an active role in testing, documentation, and supporting services in a live environment ensuring a high standard of service for staff and students. The role also involves working with established ITIL‑aligned processes, including incident, problem, change and release management.
It’s an exciting time to join FX Plus, as our university partners continue to invest in digital capability and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to build your technical expertise while contributing to meaningful improvements in how systems and data are used across the organisation.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience developing and supporting applications or integrations within a Microsoft‑based environment (e.g. C#, .NET, SQL Server), understanding of systems integration approaches, including APIs and web services and data transfer mechanisms.
Required Skills
- Experience of testing approaches, including developer testing and user acceptance testing
- Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and improve technical solutions
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- A proactive, organised and customer‑focused approach to service delivery
For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.
Position Details
This senior post is offered on a permanent, full‑time, 37.5 hours per week position.
The closing date for the position is Wednesday 8 July 2026.
Benefits
- Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%
- 28 days + 8 days bank holiday
- Life Assurance
- Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
- Vivup Lifestyle Discounts
Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under‑represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.
Software Development Engineer in Penryn employer: Falmouth Exeter Plus
Falmouth Exeter Plus is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and customer service. With flexible part-time hours, generous holiday pay, and employer pension contributions, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the upkeep of our beautiful campuses. Additionally, staff benefit from lifestyle discounts, making this a rewarding place to grow and thrive.
