Job Ref: 215523210

Date: 2022-01-10 16:31:06

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Our client is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

They are looking to recruit a Web Developer to join their Learner and Discovery Services team. This team is responsible for the production and delivery of the University's curriculum; it also has a central role in the design of learning materials.

Paying between £34,304 – £36,382 per annum dependent on experience, working a 37 hour week. Remote and flexible working, but must be willing to travel to Milton Keynes as required and equipment is provided.

The role

Are you a talented coder?

We are looking for a Web Developer (job title Interactive Media Developer) to turn our teaching ideas into engaging educational products. You will be designing and developing a range of activities, for example: remote wind tunnel experiments, supply chain management modelling, interactive maps, historic timelines, language learning tools, data visualisations and digital microscopes.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including academics, editors, graphic designers, film makers and software testers, your interactive content will form part of our online teaching material which is delivered to thousands of students worldwide.

A thorough understanding of current and emerging web technologies as well as an appreciation of how technology can be used to enhance the learning experience in Higher Education will be an advantage.

Skills and experience:

Educated to Degree level, or demonstrable equivalent experience (experience in web/software development).

Demonstrable experience of:
HTML5, JavaScript (ES6+),
Code versioning tools, such as Git.
Background of designing for responsive web (or experience with responsive design).
Modern web development practices.
Data-driven development and processing (e.g. JSON, databases).Technical skills will be verified through formal assessment as part of the interview process.

What you get in return

Our client offers a great range of benefits that support their employees and their families for the long term. Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 36 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays.

If you feel this role is on interest, and you are interested in reviewing a full person specification, please apply online or contact either Sophie Holmes or Angela Hoxley on (phone number removed)

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