Cloud Systems / Software Development Engineer

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Closing date: 14 February 2022 - 12:00 - Although the end date is set to 14 February, this advert may be closed earlier if suitable applications are received prior to the end date.

Change your career, change lives

The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

The role

Information Technology provides and supports all central University IT services and is responsible for the institution's Technical Infrastructure. The IT Team build the OU's virtual learning environment system and are currently in an exciting phase of moving our technology into the Cloud and adopting DevOps.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated Cloud Systems / Software Development Engineer who will manage the gathering of ideas and development work for this transition, leading a team of Developer's to ensure this transition is seamless and successful. You will provide technical leadership to teammates whilst collaborating with other teams to plan, design, develop and test the applications.

If you are a highly experienced Web Developer with experience of DevOps and leading a small team, then look no further! Although this role is aligned to our Milton Keynes office, we are flexible on location across the UK, although may require occasional attendance onsite. Although the end date is set to 30th January, this advert may be closed earlier if suitable applications are received prior to the end date.

Skills and experience

This role will suit you if you:

Possess recent programming experience in either HTML, JavaScript, PHP or Postgres

Possess previous experience in either leading a team or providing specialist technical coaching or mentorship

Have experience working in modern open technology stacks

Are highly motivated, able to pick up and learn things quickly

The full summary of duties and skills required for the role can be found within the Job Description.

What you get in return

We offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term, including 33 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days, an attractive pension proposition and free parking on campus.

Colleagues' wellbeing and development is at the forefront of our culture. We embrace diversity and recognise and reward our employees for the fantastic work they do.  For more information about our people and wellbeing focus, please contact the Resourcing Hub.

How to apply

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