Senior Student Information Systems Developer

You will be a key contributor contribute to the strategic direction, design and overall management of the student records application. Working within Student Information and Delivery, you will develop, deliver and support all aspects of student and staff facing functionality within the student records system (SITS) necessary to meet the University business processes and integration requirements.

As a technical lead within the Student Information Delivery team you will define, deliver, enforce and maintain standards to ensure continual service improvement and new functionality to deliver a high quality service for the University’s students and staff.

The Person

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have an understanding and experience of SITS Client-Server, SITS e:Vision, Stu-Talk, XML, HTML, Java and related web technologies.

You will have significant experience of developing and leading SITS e-Vision development. You will also have proven prior experience of managing, mentoring, motivating and developing a team of Application Implementation and Support specialists within a large complex environment, to deliver high quality services.

You will have experience of managing stakeholders at different levels within the organisation with the ability to influence senior staff and key decision makers.

Directorate/Function

Work at the forefront of digital technology

Information and Technology Services provides and supports digital services and facilities for students and staff to enable learning, teaching, research and administration. Our key functions are to innovate, implement and support an extensive range of digital services across the University to assist our community access and process information to achieve their goals.

In addition to making a valuable contribution to sustainability across the University, our staff share a high customer service ethic and commitment to continuous improvement. 

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £48,251 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 5th August 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Clare Billowes, Student Information Delivery Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.