3221 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
- Substantial professional software development experience
- Strong proficiency in Java development and use of APIs
- Experience of modern CI/CD including version control
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from conception and architecture through to delivery and maintenance
- Strong understanding of professional software engineering practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing and operational support
- Ability to ensure products and web services meet standards of security, reliability, cost-effectiveness and scalability
- Experience developing and supporting large-scale enterprise applications
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and contributing to product and engineering decisions
- A customer-focused approach to service design, delivery and evaluation
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work systematically in a busy environment
- Ability to gather, analyse and interpret information effectively
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong user-centred approach to development
- Logical thinking and strong analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, coding, security and installation of software solutions across a wide range of information systems
- Manage and oversee the full software development lifecycle of solutions
- Work with business customers to assess operational feasibility by analysing requirements, defining problems, evaluating options and proposing solutions
- Develop software solutions by engaging with stakeholders at all levels, understanding information needs, system flows, data usage and business processes
- Investigate and resolve complex problem areas across systems and integrations
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the software development lifecycle
- Produce high-quality documentation including flowcharts, diagrams, layouts, code comments and clear coding patterns to support maintainability
- Supervise external developers and contractors, ensuring adherence to university coding standards and lifecycle processes
- Support technical engagement with third-party suppliers and contract managers for cloud and on-premise systems
- Define and implement system specifications, standards and programming approaches
- Provide supervision, guidance and technical leadership to developers and other colleagues
- Conduct systems analysis and recommend improvements to processes, policies and procedures
- Use security-by-design to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and security of information and systems
- Ensure systems meet required accessibility standards and support inclusive digital experiences
Description
At the University of Stirling, we are looking for a Senior Developer to play a pivotal role in the design, development, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of software systems that support our strategic and operational needs. You will lead essential development lifecycles, ensuring that our software solutions are robust, secure, scalable, and aligned with best practices. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic technological environment, collaborate closely with stakeholders across the university, and contribute to planning and innovation within our digital ecosystem. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. The positions are full-time and fixed-term for up to 2 years, based in the UK.
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The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 105 different DevOps jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good DevOps.