Senior Student Systems Developer

Hours:  35.75 hours per week (1FTE)

Contract basis: Open Ended

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Student Systems

The University Secretary’s Group is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Student Systems Developer to lead the design, development, and evolution of our student records systems. This is a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality digital student experience and driving institutional improvements through innovative use of SITS:Vision (Tribal) and other corporate platforms.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team within the Registry and Academic Administration Division, playing a key role in enhancing student systems and supporting the University’s strategic aims. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the student experience and institutional processes.

We’re looking for someone who is highly experienced in SITS:Vision including configuration and workflow automation. You will require to be proficient in SQL and skilled in designing integrations using APIs, XML and web services. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Interested?
Apply now and help us deliver robust, integrated systems that support our students and staff.

The closing date for this position is 23:59 28^th May 2026

Should you wish to apply for the vacancy please visit our vacancies page download the job description and complete an application online.

If you have any queries regarding the application process or require special assistance, please contact Human Resources by email at recruitment@qmu.ac.uk

This role does meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we can progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

As a university, we are committed to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers alongside Concordat to Support Research Integrity  and  were, in fact, the first Scottish Higher Education Institute (and part of the first UK cohort of institutes) to publicly declare our commitment to its principles.

Queen Margaret University is committed to equality of opportunity for all by providing a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please have a look at our Diversity, Wellbeing and Inclusion Calendar

We are proud to hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award which recognises the advancement of gender equality at QMU. Find out more about Athena SWAN here

We have a number of family friendly policies and are happy to consider job share applications.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, should you require any specific arrangements during the recruitment process please contact Human Resources on recruitment@qmu.ac.uk

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