SITS Technical Developer

The University of London 

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.

We are a national leader in the humanities, and we promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange.

SITS Technical Developer 

The IT Student Administration and Engagement team (ITS) is responsible for student systems, including the SITS student records system. The ITS team consists of two teams of Subject Matter Experts; a Development team; a solutions team and a Support team. The team manages all of the development work to provide solutions including e:vision functionality for staff and students.  

The Development Team currently consists of 6 developers (including the team leader). The team provides a highly effective service supporting both changes to existing functionality and working on projects. This newly created post is to address a significant number of new projects that are in the pipeline.  

The ITS team provide five formal releases of e:vision and portal developments per year including an annual SITS double upgrade. The development team is responsible for meeting the requirements within each release cycle delivering a mix of project items (including a large transformation project), enhancements and bug fixes. The postholder will have the opportunity to work on some interesting and essential developments.  

This postholder will be well supported by an experienced and knowledgeable team. The work undertaken can be tailored to the successful candidate’s experience. Significant knowledge of SITS development is essential. 

We are looking for someone who has excellent problem solving skills and wishes to provide a good service. The postholder will need to take responsibility for their assigned tasks and be able to work collaboratively to achieve common goals.  

We are in search for a highly motivated SITS technical developer with in-depth knowledge of the SITS system and development cycles.  

We will be operating a hybrid working pattern when you join us. Therefore, we are looking for someone that will flourish in these circumstances and develop and grow their understanding of the business through building both virtual and face-to-face connections.  

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description. 

Further information 

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV before the closing date on Sunday 30 April 2023.

Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 24 May 2023.

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting. 

Preferential consideration will be given to the University redeployment pool. 

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented in senior levels within the University. All appointments are made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.  

Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities. 

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