At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative systems for academic partnerships, enhancing digital learning solutions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking educational institution focused on technology and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with the chance to work on cutting-edge projects and emerging technologies.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education by creating user-friendly, secure digital solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in systems development, web technologies, and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 47070 - 57530 £ per year.
Key Responsibilities
- You will design, develop, implement and support systems development projects for the Division, including workflow automation, integration with existing core platforms, web-based systems, SharePoint sites, content management solutions and digital services.
- You will support digital and live learning solutions, including via Moodle, while ensuring digital solutions are secure, accessible and well documented.
- You will maintain awareness of emerging technologies, including AI, and assess appropriate tools against agreed divisional requirements.
About You
- You will combine hands-on systems development experience with the judgement to design practical, secure and maintainable solutions in a live operational environment.
- You will be comfortable working with non-technical colleagues, understanding business needs and turning them into reliable, user-centred systems and services.
- Experience in Higher Education or the wider education sector would be beneficial.
- You will bring experience of developing and supporting web systems, business systems or workflow solutions, including SharePoint development/administration and CMS administration.
- You will have a good understanding of web and data technologies, including SQL, HTML5, CSS, APIs, relevant programming languages and Microsoft Power Platform, together with strong UI/design skills, an understanding of data and system security and the ability to produce specifications, support documentation and training materials while managing priorities collaboratively.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Hardman, Lead for Systems, Operations and Processes, at a.hardman@greatermanchester.ac.uk
Senior IT Systems Developer (Academic Partnerships) in Bolton employer: University of Greater Manchester
The University of Greater Manchester is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Bolton that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a commitment to high-quality education and compliance, employees benefit from a culture of support and innovation, alongside opportunities for career advancement within the higher education sector. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive salary and a strong focus on employee well-being.
Contact Details:
University of Greater Manchester Recruitment Team
