Senior Developer

Description:

The University of Warwick is seeking an outstanding Senior Developer to join its Learning Systems team within the Teaching & Learning Portfolio (Information & Digital Group). This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the learning experience for thousands of students, driving forward innovation in a dynamic, supportive, and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for the enhancement and operational support of the University's core Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and auxiliary systems.
• Develop, integrate, and support educational platforms, ensuring a seamless digital learning experience.
• Troubleshoot issues, apply relevant fixes, and create new features to optimize the University’s learning systems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure the coherence and robustness of the digital learning services.
• Work within Agile/Scrum methodologies to drive the successful delivery of digital solutions.
• Stay ahead of emerging educational technologies and align the University’s learning platforms with evolving needs.
• Produce clean, scalable, and well-documented code to improve system functionality.
• Ensure the VLE and related tools remain user-friendly, reliable, and aligned with the University’s goals.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Technical Expertise in Moodle, lecture capture systems, and other educational technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Experience in system integration and development with a focus on scalability and documentation.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, capable of working effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Agile/Scrum experience, with the ability to deliver solutions efficiently.
• A customer-focused approach, ensuring that the University’s digital platforms enhance student learning experiences.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, staying current with new technologies and industry best practices.

About the Department – Information & Digital Group (IDG):

The Information & Digital Group (IDG) is responsible for executing a new University Digital Strategy to support Warwick’s vision of being a world-class institution. IDG focuses on innovation, enterprise architecture, service delivery, and digital-first approaches to drive excellence in education.

IDG Portfolio Delivery ensures that projects, products, and platforms deliver tangible value, outcomes, and benefits to the University while maintaining high-quality service standards.

About the University of Warwick:

Founded in the 1960s, the University of Warwick is a globally recognized research-intensive university, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024). With 92% of its research deemed world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021), Warwick fosters a diverse, innovative, and globally connected community committed to real-world progress.