Senior Application Developer

Contract Hours: 37

Job Outline:

Birmingham Newman University is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Application Developer to join our Digital & IT Services team. Reporting to the Application Architect, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, integrating and supporting the University’s applications and digital services. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically capable developer to work across a varied application estate and contribute to the ongoing improvement, security and reliability of our IT services.

You will be responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting a range of University applications and services, including corporate and education systems, integrations, web applications, databases and development tooling. You will investigate and resolve complex technical issues, provide technical escalations from the IT Support Team, proactively identify potential problems and contribute to preventing service failures. You will also support application and database patching, security improvements, incident and problem management, and the documentation of technical solutions and changes.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in application support, development and implementation, together with demonstrable knowledge in one or more relevant application specialisms. You will have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate complex issues, identify root causes and develop effective solutions. You will be able to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences and work effectively with colleagues across the University.

You should have practical programming experience, including proficiency in C#, SQL or other application development languages, and experience working with REST APIs. You will have a sound understanding of database concepts and experience of reading and writing SQL. Experience of ITIL practices, application security, authentication and authorisation, project-level development, API design and database administration would be advantageous.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, has a customer-focused approach and is able to work collaboratively while also operating independently. You will have the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement, develop team processes and documentation, and share your technical knowledge with colleagues.

The role is campus-based at Birmingham Newman University and requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends when required. A basic DBS check will also be required.

Please click 'Apply’ button above to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application form and for further details about this role. Please submit your completed online application form by the advertised closing date.

Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated.

Closing date for applications: 28^th October 2026

Interviews will take place on 18^th November 2026

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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