Senior Software Developer (UK Sports Institute) in Loughborough

The UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Developer. You will join a dynamic agile development team at the heart of the UK’s high-performance sport system. We design and deliver innovative software solutions that support elite athletes, coaches, and practitioners across Olympic and Paralympic sports.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a suite of applications, including the Performance Data Management System (PDMS), an application for capturing and managing athlete health and wellbeing information (e.g. medical records, psychology, nutrition, performance lifestyle and physiology) to meet the needs of all UK Sport funded performance programmes.

You will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design to development, deployment, and continuous improvement. We are looking for someone who thrives on solving complex problems and is excited by the opportunity to serve the needs of elite sport through impactful, user-focused software.

This position plays a key role in developing new features, integrating systems, and shaping new products that drive performance insights and operational excellence. If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees. If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment here at UKSI. All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles. Applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form, will have references checked and dependent upon role may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.

Application Method: To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Important: Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type your answers in a free text box, however if you would prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4. (please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow on from your CV)

Artificial Intelligence: We are aware of an increase in the use of Artificial intelligence for applications. At the UKSI we are keen to get to know you as a person and AI-generated content may lack the specificity required and/or fail to address key criteria. We consider that personalised responses are essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge and experience. Therefore, to maintain the integrity and fairness of our recruitment process, we discourage the use of AI-generated content which may diminish your chances of success in your application. Please note this does not apply to the use of adaptive technology used to support an applicant's individual needs.

Key Dates for Applicants

• Closing Date: 7th June 2026
• Interview Date: Telephone Interviews: 10th/ 11th June 2026, In Person: 17th June 2026

Additional information for applicants: Please note that occasionally interview dates may be subject to change and may require additional stages. In these instances, we will do our utmost to ensure that candidates have sufficient notice and preparation time.

If you have any questions regarding the content of the Job Description that you would like to discuss further, please email your enquiry to Stacey.Sweet@uksport.co.uk.

Our Company: The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel. Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world-leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.

Our Benefits: Learning and development, 29 days annual leave, Professional memberships, Comprehensive health plan, Generous parental and family leave, Competitive pension scheme, Occupational sick pay, Kit and equipment, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Life cover, Retail offers and discounts.