E-learning Systems Developer

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. 

The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms. Here you can take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing.  

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a e learning developer to join our team and contribute to teaching and learning in a world-leading centre of academic excellence. You will identify, understand and prioritise user requirements and estimate the development time needed for those requirements. They should have good experience of managing development projects from planning to completion. An understanding of accessibility, equality, and GDPR legislation is required.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience writing web applications using PHP 8+ or NextJS
• Good knowledge of SQL
• Experience with automated testing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in working with users to collect and prioritise user requirements
• The ability to prioritise their own workload and tasks for projects with competing deadlines 

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do.  

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience 
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities  

This post is full-time/ (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Apply Before: 05/08/2026, 23:59 

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