Enterprise Applications Senior Developer

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where tradition meets innovation, Oxford offers the opportunity to shape the future while working in an environment that promotes excellence. You’ll contribute to world-leading research and services that tackle global challenges and join a diverse, inclusive community committed to your wellbeing, development and aspirations.

IT Services is the University’s central IT department, providing the digital systems, services and expertise that support research, teaching and administration. Within IT Services, Software Solutions develops and supports business applications used across the University, working collaboratively to deliver reliable, user-centred services.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Enterprise Applications Senior Developer to join us on a fixed-term basis for 2 years.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford includes:

• 38 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
• One of the UK's most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Sustainable travel benefits, including cycle loans, discounted bus travel and season ticket loans.
• Access to a wide range of social, cultural and sports clubs.

About the Role

As Enterprise Applications Senior Developer, you will lead the development, enhancement and support of business-critical applications built on the Microsoft technology stack. Working with technologies including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, ASP.NET, SQL Server and Azure PaaS, you will help ensure enterprise applications remain secure, reliable and effective for users across the University.

You will provide technical leadership across application development, integration, maintenance, database design and cloud services, including Azure Integration Services. You will also drive development standards, mentor developers and work closely with Business Analysts, Functional Analysts and stakeholders to deliver continuous service improvements and reduce technical debt.

About You

You will bring:

• Significant experience developing, maintaining and supporting complex business-critical applications, or equivalent professional experience in a computing or IT discipline.
• Strong hands-on development expertise in at least three of: Dynamics 365, Power Platform, C# .NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server or Azure PaaS, including Azure Integration Services.
• A sound understanding of the software development lifecycle, including information security and data protection.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex application, database and performance issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, with the ability to mentor and support colleagues.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement.
• Your CV.
• Details of two referees.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 10 August.

We may interview suitable candidates before the closing date and reserve the right to close applications early.

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