Software Developer

The University is recruiting for permanent Software Developers to support the development of services and systems supporting both students and staff, both on campus and across the world.

As we transition to the Cloud, our Software Developers will be supporting this move and will help in implementing modern coding practices to our existing applications; ensuring they are maintainable, resilient and secure. The work will be Cloud based utilising Azure and .Net Core.

We’re passionate about development at Cardiff Met and we’re looking to speak with candidates who share our vision and can support us creating an outstanding student and staff experience.

What you’ll bring

With a good knowledge and practical experience of successful software application development using MS SQL and Microsoft.NET Core (ASP.NET, C#.NET and Restful API) and Azure, you will work as part of an Agile development team, working with a variety of stakeholders from across the University to develop systems and services that support the University staff and students.

You will also have excellent interpersonal and well-developed communication skills.

Additionally, you’ll:

• Have good knowledge and competency in business analysis and design methodology.
• Have practical knowledge and hands on experience of developing within the Azure platform, e.g. Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grids.
• Have thorough knowledge of RDBMS e.g. SQL Server, Oracle.
• Have practical knowledge of web development including, CSS, HTML, HTTPS.
• Have practical knowledge of secure programming techniques e.g. OWASP, both generally and for the adopted programming languages.
• Be able to design technical solutions to meet strategic and business requirements.
• Be motivated, and able to establish timelines and prioritise competing work.

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours.

We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Jason Wicks on [email protected].

You will be asked to undertake an in-person assessment as part of the interview process.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

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