Job Description

Do you want a role developing and managing the systems that hold and showcase the cultural heritage collections of one of the best universities in the world?

We are looking for a talented software engineer to oversee the architecture and delivery of high-profile and sustainable software applications that enhance and enable research and teaching with the University\'s cultural heritage collections. They will manage a small team of developers working on the preservation and discovery of these collections. These systems include our legacy , our and .

This is a hybrid-working position, and the successful candidate will be expected to work in the office at least 1 day per week (currently Tuesdays).

What can we offer you?

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• A generous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year (including festive closure days).
• A strong commitment to hybrid and flexible working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
• A defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution.
• Access to excellent training to help you refine your skillset.
• Varied staff discounts,

, and more. * A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity.

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What are the duties and responsibilities for this role?

• Provide technical direction for projects and services for digital collections infrastructure and technically lead on assigned software development projects and work packages including requirements definition and high-level software programming.
• Provide technical expertise and strategic leadership in the ongoing design and development of digital library systems and stays abreast of developments in the field.
• Line manage, coach, and develop engineering staff and assist in the overall running of the Development & Systems team, carrying out a range of activities in relation to staff resourcing and training.
• Actively participate in relevant open communities and establish strong working relationships with stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of technical solutions that are fit for purpose.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with implementing and documenting complex software built using object-orientated programming (such as Python or Java) and using front-end frameworks (such as Vue.js, React or Angular).
• Experience in a lead capacity for complex developments including systems integrations using APIs.
• Ability to successfully line manage with knowledge of project management procedures and methodologies.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage

competing demands of services and projects running in parallel. * Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in both verbal and written communications.

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