Integration Manager

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group, one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, where dedication to excellence is key.

The Role: The post holder will be the development subject matter expert for the hybrid University Integration Platform, providing expertise on our IPaaS implementation of Azure Integration Services to provide the next generation of integrations, acting as the Product Owner for integration platforms with responsibility for backlog prioritisation and decision-making, ensuring that the platform is designed, developed, tested and maintained in accordance with University and customer needs. The post holder shall also be responsible for the integration team's operation and support our existing ESB technology.

The role provides coordination, experience, and expertise in enterprise integrations, including the line management of the integrations team. The postholder will lead on the development and implementation of a strategy and roadmap for all integration development and support across both on-premises and cloud integration platforms. They will ensure standard ways of working and approaches are embedded within the team that align to wider digital experience and development approaches using Agile. They will plan and oversee all developments and ensure a planned pipeline of change and business as usual work is balanced and successfully delivered that meets the needs of a broad array of end users.

The role also includes an element of hands-on knowledge of integration development and hybrid integration architecture. The post holder will provide experienced technical knowledge, management, and direction for the integration team, and ensure the team carries out evaluation, design, programming, testing, and documentation in support of the University's needs, with a specialism of:

• Developing integrations for the University Integration Platform (ESB/IPaaS), connecting data via integration developments, flows, and enhancements, including using APIs and/or other transfer methods.

Whilst this role is mostly remote, there is a need for team office attendance once a week (usually Tuesdays), plus other onsite days as required (department meetings, etc.)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement: We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer, we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.