Software Developer

Full time, fixed term for 2 years

Loughborough University is looking for a Software Developer to join our Student Information Systems team, for a fixed-term period of 2 years, from around October 2025, to develop, integrate and support our Student Information Systems.

You will possess strong technical skills, preferably in Oracle technologies, with the ability to analyse, interpret, integrate, build and support IT solutions.

In this role, you will be supporting the university’s Student Information Systems and integrations, across in-house developed software and commercially acquired software solutions. This will take the form of a range of support, service improvements and project tasks. This will require a close working relationship with end-users and business representatives from across the university.

For more information about the role refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Come and join IT Services at a UK top 10 university. We are at the forefront of supporting the digital campus, protecting and securing our IT systems and developing strategies to take us forward in a rapidly evolving world. Whatever stage you are at in your career, Loughborough University provides a vibrant and dynamic experience. The atmosphere on campus is friendly and relaxed and offers fantastic facilities for staff to use.

As a member of IT Services, you can expect:

• Support in developing your career, allowing you to progress towards your goals in a friendly environment.
• Mentoring and development opportunities including exposure to a wide breadth of technologies.
• To work closely with all our partners from across the University to support digital transformation and deliver outstanding levels of service that are recognised as the best in the country by our students in the National Student Survey.
• A supportive dynamic working policy with flexible home/hybrid working where possible.
• A superb 440-acre green site in the heart of Leicestershire with first-rate facilities, plenty of open space, gardens, and sports areas.
• A great salary and benefits package, generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.

IT Services is largely based in Holywell Park, a beautiful area of our green campus with a large car park, good public transport links, next to Burleigh Woods. Loughborough IT came top in the National Student Survey for IT resources & facilities in supporting learning for 2021 & 2022.

We have a very supportive culture and understanding of work/life balance, with hybrid working available. Please note this role does require some attendance at the Loughborough University, Loughborough Campus and can therefore not be offered as a 100% remote working arrangement. Staff particularly enjoy the flexibility available and the opportunity to contribute to interesting University wide projects. Colleagues have a wide variety of backgrounds from different areas, bringing a broad range of experiences.

Training is encouraged via secondment opportunities, lots of internal courses run by Organisational Development, job shadowing, as well as online learning and external providers. Departmental lunches allow us to get together to meet all colleagues in person on a regular basis, in an informal setting.

Application closing date: Wednesday 20th August 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 10th September 2025

Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andy Tatler (Dev/Ops Manager – Software Engineer), by email at A.G.Tatler@lboro.ac.uk or telephone 01509 226164.

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