Software Developer

The Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) wishes to appoint an adaptable software developer to work on exciting new projects and enhance existing applications within Understanding Society panel study.

Understanding Society: The UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS) is a major household panel survey, supporting social and economic research, collecting data from approximately 40,000 households across the UK.

Duties of the Role

To develop new systems and support the existing in-house software associated with Understanding Society.  Being a pivotal role in the redesign and rebuild of Understanding Society’s internal applications, you will be responsible for the applications’ technical requirements, specifications, design, implementation, testing and release.  You will also be accountable for other ongoing developments across Understanding Society and provide support for existing applications.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found within the job pack.

Qualifications and Skills required

With a degree in a relevant subject, or relevant experience, you will also be an experienced Python software developer and PHP web developer. A sound technical knowledge of API development and Object-orientated programming is also required along with exceptional communication skills, to effectively convey complex information to individuals with varying levels of technical competency. 

At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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