Job Description

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Digital Services

Location:

Aston University John Cadbury House

Salary:

38,784 to 46,049 per annum

Grade:

Grade 08

Contract Type:

Permanent

Basis:

Full Time

Closing Date:

23.59 hours GMT on Friday 31 October 2025

Interview Date:

Wednesday 19 November 2025

Reference:

0725-25

Release Date:

Wednesday 01 October 2025


Aston University is a forward-thinking institution committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation. As part of its ambitious 2030 Strategy, the University aims to transform lives through impactful teaching, pioneering research, and strong community engagement, driving social and economic progress locally and globally. To support these strategic goals, Aston is investing in cutting-edge digital infrastructure and data capabilities. We are seeking a skilled Digital Solutions Developer to join our team and play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining innovative solutions to complex business problems.


Reporting to the Cloud and Data Manager you will work within the Cloud Team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain cutting-edge digital solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity across the University. You will work with technologies such as Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Box and TOPdesk, integrating artificial intelligence where appropriate. As a technical specialist, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders, provide expert support, and assist Cloud Engineers in maintaining a stable, secure, and highly available IT environment.


This post is a fantastic opportunity to work with the latest cloud-based technologies in a fast-paced yet friendly enterprise environment.

What we offer?

Located on an accessible, green campus boasting excellent facilities, with sustainability and the environment at its heart, our professional services benefit from flexible working hours and a dynamic working style to achieve outstanding results for all.

Aston University is an inclusive, dynamic and vibrant campus found within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. We offer a generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University closure days. Flexible working hours and a dynamic working style, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here. Discounted membership for our on-site gym with swimming pool.

Several other employee benefit programs and salary sacrifice schemes - see Rewards and Benefits | Aston University


For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Jethran Waugh, Cloud And Data Manager (J.B.S.Waugh@aston.ac.uk)



Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University's commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate's name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.


The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual's lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.


Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston


We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.


If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk