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University Information Services (UIS) is seeking 2 x experienced Desktop Service Analysts for 1-year secondment. This role will directly support multiple schools/departments in closing the specific compliance gaps with the University's Information Services Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and Systems Management Policy (SMP), both of which are central to the University's cyber security strategy.

These posts are practical, delivery-focused positions and will involve collaborating with local IT staff, researchers, and administrators. You will support the rollout of key technologies and processes required to meet compliance expectations by the April 2026 deadline.

Successful candidates will have hands-on experience working across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms, alongside strong communication skills, technical troubleshooting abilities, and a collaborative approach.

These roles will be managed by UIS and based out of the Central Support Hub. The successful post holders will report to the Support Hub Manager.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting departments with the deployment of Tanium to all relevant devices in scope of the SMP and AUP.
• Supporting the installation of Trellix EDR on eligible endpoints.
• Documenting associated network ranges for devices deployed with Tanium.
• Assisting with the registration of IT assets into the school's central asset register.
• Identifying scientific and specialist equipment that may require exemption or alternative compliance approaches.
• Providing guidance to departments on SMP requirements and acting as a liaison with UIS specialist teams where needed.
• Supporting local IT teams in closing specific compliance gaps.
• Sharing technical guidance and best practices related to SMP implementation.

Essential skills

• Recent experience in delivering IT services within a complex environment.
• Evidence of working at a tactical or operational level to deliver technical solutions.
• Demonstrable experience in a specific area of IT (e.g. desktop support, infrastructure, or endpoint management).
• Developing knowledge of at least one technical specialism within an IT domain (e.g. Desktop Support within Infrastructure).
• Ability to develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge in relevant technologies.

Desirable skills

• Experience supporting multiple departments or teams in a federated IT structure.
• Experience contributing to or leading small IT projects.
• Familiarity with endpoint security and compliance tools (e.g. Tanium, Trellix, Intune, SCCM, or similar).
• Understanding of IT compliance frameworks and policies such as AUP, SMP, or equivalent.
• Experience producing technical documentation, reports, or asset registers.
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g. PowerShell, Bash).
• Ability to adapt technical communication for non-specialist audiences.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Steve Hoensch, Head of Frontline Services, sh342@uis.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC47902 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 5 October 2027 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

An opportunity has become available at University of Cambridge for a Business Analyst with a background in the delivery of digital products, specifically upgrading existing software. This role will primarily be focused on Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions

This role is part of University Information Services (www.uis.cam.ac.uk/about-us). We work collaboratively with colleagues in departments, colleges, and other institutions to provide a range of IT services to support the needs of all users at the University. You will join a growing team of Business Analysts, User Researchers, Product Managers and Designers working closely with our DevOps team focusing on Identity Management systems.

As a Business Analyst your work will enable the University of Cambridge community to make better, informed decisions for digital services, to facilitate world leading research and education. You will work with stakeholders and other project team roles to understand and document the current situation, to define business and user needs, and to help design and deliver products and services that meet those needs.

This is a fixed term role split between University Information Services' modern offices on the West Cambridge Site and working from home. We offer flexibility of working hours together with a generous pension and holiday allowance.

As a Business Analyst you will:

• Work with stakeholders and other members of the project team to understand and document business needs.

• Document complex current state systems and processes, in a way that is easy for non-technical staff to understand.

• Work on the specification, design and delivery of digital products by selecting and applying appropriate business analysis techniques.

• Document future state systems and processes, recording and prioritising future state requirements.

• Ensure that the products and services delivered meet the needs of the business.

Are you the right candidate?

• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team implementing new systems, ideally relating to (IAM) principles, tools and processes.

• Experience in Scrum / Agile delivery approaches.

• Knowledge of business analysis techniques and methodologies, understanding how best to apply them to different situations.

• Ability to work autonomously and proactively identify and deliver additional artefacts or documents to support the project.

• Experience of liaising with Technical Teams, both internal and external.

• Experience of using Jira/GitLab would be advantageous.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Queries should be directed to recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk in the first instance quoting reference VC47873.

Please quote reference VC47873 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The University and UIS

University Information Services (UIS) provides the digital infrastructure, business information and computing services at the heart of one of the world's top universities. The University of Cambridge has a bold ambition to use digitalisation to transform education and research, and UIS' team of developers, designers, testers, analysts and support staff is leading this exciting work.

The role

The Granta Backbone Network (GBN) is the University's privately owned fibre optic network which is used to distribute IT services across the collegiate university campuses. The successful candidate will lead a small team to manage all aspects of the network to meet the University's IT needs and aspirations. You'll be managing and implementing changes and expansion to the network, as well as responsibility for all other aspect, such as procurement, contractor engagement and finance.

What you will do

As the GBN manager/lead you will:

• Have responsibility for design, setting standards and ensuring quality control
• Deliver complex projects, adhering to strict deadlines and budget
• Manage and lead members of staff
• Ensure good working relationships between the GBN, other UIS teams and other institutions, both internal and external to the University

This position is a permanent, full-time role, usually based on the University's West Cambridge Site.

What you will need

• Line management or supervisory experience
• Experience of successful project delivery
• Proven ability to build relationships
• Proven experience of leading and implementing innovation
• Experience of civil engineering and cabling method
• Experience contributing to the development and delivery of strategic technical plans or organisational change initiatives

The benefits

You can expect to receive:

• a competitive salary with automatic service-related progression and annual cost-of-living increases
• a generous annual leave allowance of 41days per year (including bank holidays)
• access to a hybrid pension scheme with attractive employer contributions
• access to a range of shopping and travel discounts through the Cambens scheme.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Ritchie Carter, Infrastructure Operations Manager, rpc34@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC47731 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fixed-term: 2 years.

The post is offered to internal candidates only on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

The University and UIS

University Information Services (UIS) provides the digital infrastructure, business information and computing services at the heart of one of the world's top universities. The University of Cambridge has a bold ambition to use digitalisation to transform education and research, and UIS's team of developers, designers, testers, analysts and support staff is leading this exciting work.

The role

The IT Senior Engineer will join a team of customer-focused systems administrators, working to support Windows servers and services running on them, with a focus on Windows Server, Active Directory, and Server Applications.

What you will do

As an IT Senior Engineer responsible for Windows servers, you will:

• Work within a team to support and enhance and transform our core IT server infrastructure.
• Implement and support key technologies in Microsoft environments - utilising automation and scripting where possible.
• Ensure that business continuity measures are implemented and maintained to minimize the impact of systems failure.
• Monitor, diagnose and proactively fix issues.
• Own in-team technical projects associated with the improvement of infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain automated systems to administer systems and services at scale.
• Ensure that systems and procedural documentation is maintained and accurate.
• Work closely with people across UIS and wider University, including software engineers, networks engineers, security staff, database administrators, project managers and service teams.
• Design systems / choose appropriate technologies ensure your technical skills are kept up to date.

This position is a 2-year secondment, usually based on the University's West Cambridge Site.

What you will need

• Windows Server systems administration.
• Strong scripting and automation skills - PowerShell experience would be particularly valuable.
• Active Directory, Group Policy and Windows Server security.
• Running third party server applications on Window Server.
• Full stack understanding of how different layers of IT interoperate, from networking up to the application / service level. VMware hypervisor, networking and automation are useful skills to have.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

The benefits

You can expect to receive:

• a competitive salary with automatic service-related progression and annual cost-of-living increases.
• a generous annual leave allowance of 41 days per year (including bank holidays).
• access to a hybrid pension scheme with attractive employer contributions.
• access to a range of shopping and travel discounts through the Cambens scheme.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Chris Garrett, Interim Head of Backend Infrastructure, christopher.garrett@uis.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC47832 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

An exciting opportunity has become available at University of Cambridge for a Programme Manager responsible for the running the Identity Management (IM) programme.

This is a great opportunity to work on a high-profile strategic initiative within University Information Services (UIS) www.uis.cam.ac.uk/about-us. You will support the Head of Identity alongside working with various colleagues across the Collegiate University to track and organise key activities.

You will be responsible for running the IM programme, one of the most complex business transformations an organisation can undertake requiring high level of comfort in technical environments. You will be responsible for delivering impactful business benefits and outcome in line with the organisational strategy. You will also be responsible for overseeing a team of Senior Delivery Managers, Business Analysts and Developer resources, as well managing a matrix of internal resources that have been committed to the programme. As a Programme Manager you will also have line management responsibilities and will be expected to provide development advice and mentoring for junior members.

This is a 2-year fixed term role split between University Information Services' modern offices on the West Cambridge Site and working from home. We offer flexibility of working hours together with a generous pension and holiday allowance.

As a Programme Manager you will

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team tasked with delivery of the Identity Management Programme.

• Oversee multiple projects in line with the overarching Identity Strategy.

• Actively lead the strategic planning of the delivery the IGA platforms.

• Be responsible for transitioning business as usual.

• Act as part of the escalation path to facilitate delivery.

• Allocate and manage both internal and external resources.

• Be responsible for the creation and maintenance of all programme documentation.

• Manage timelines, risks, issues and dependencies within the scope of the programme.

• Be an active stakeholder manager and act as a subject matter expert to provide assurance.

• Be responsible for all reporting and managing the programme delivery board.

• Support the Head of Identity in preparing documentation and collateral.

• Provide strategic input in defining the mid-term road map of delivery past the initial implementation and the end of the project.

• Be responsible for developing a business case for an any additional work that may be required to achieve the organisations strategic objectives.

The right candidate is

• Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity and are able to work as high-level, or as detailed, as the task requires.

• Adept at working with stakeholders at all levels.

• Has a wealth of experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team to shape and build digital products and services.

• Has expert knowledge and experience applying varying project management methodologies.

• Has experience working on identity and access management projects and specifically Sailpoint ISC.

• Has line management experience or a keen desire to oversee and develop others.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Queries should be directed to recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk in the first instance quoting reference VC47774.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

An opportunity has become available at University of Cambridge for a Senior Delivery Manager with a background in the delivery of digital products and services. The successful applicant will support the Identity and Access Management (IAM) programme during this period.

This is a great opportunity to work on a high-profile strategic initiative within University Information Services (UIS) www.uis.cam.ac.uk/about-us. You will support the Head of Identity alongside working with various colleagues across the Collegiate University to track and organise key activities.

As a Senior Delivery Manager working on the IAM programme you will be working on one of the most complex business transformations an organisation can undertake requiring a blend of project management and product delivery. You will be responsible for working with, guiding and directing a diverse set of stakeholders and resources to deliver impactful products that realise benefits that stretch across the organisation. Dependency management, stakeholder engagement and risk management are essential to be successful in the role.

This is a 2-year fixed term role split between University Information Services' modern offices on the West Cambridge Site and working from home. We offer flexibility of working hours together with a generous pension and holiday allowance.

As a Senior Delivery Manager you will

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team tasked with delivery of the Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform.

• Actively lead the strategic planning of the delivery of the IGA platform.

• Act as part of the escalation path to remove obstacles and facilitate delivery of the IGA platform.

• Allocate and manage both internal and external resources that operate in a matrix structure.

• Be responsible for the creation and maintenance of all project documentation.

• Manage timelines, risks, issues and dependencies within the scope of the project.

• Take an active role in stakeholder engagement working with your team to deliver defined outcomes.

• Be responsible for all reporting and managing a project delivery board.

• Be responsible for supporting the Head of IAM in preparing documentation and collateral.

• Provide strategic input in defining the mid-term road map of delivery past the initial implementation and the end of the project.

The right candidate is

• Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity and are able to work as high-level, or as detailed, as the task requires.

• Adept at working with stakeholders at all levels.

• Has a wealth of experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team to shape and build digital products and services.

• Has expert knowledge and extensive experience applying varying project management methodologies.

• Has experience working on identity and access management projects and specifically Sailpoint ISC (previously known as IdentityNow).

• Has line management experience or a keen desire to oversee and develop others.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Queries should be directed to recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk in the first instance quoting reference VC47775.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The post is offered to internal candidates of the University only

Embark on a rewarding IT career without being a developer! If you have experience in using the University's Student Information System (CamSIS) and aspire to step into IT, we want to hear from you. Bring your positive attitude, genuine passion for excellence and eagerness to learn.

Join our dynamic team at the University Information Services, where you will build on your existing knowledge and skills to provide user focussed support for CamSIS while working within an awesome team of likeminded individuals.

Collaborate with users, provide guidance on leveraging information technology for business objectives and effective problem-solving. Dive into user requirements, explore IT solutions, oversee enterprise system implementations, and deliver ongoing support for issues and change requests. Engage with in-house development teams and external vendors, offering your expertise and support.

While the work can be challenging, it's undeniably rewarding. This role serves as an excellent opportunity for someone already confident in using CamSIS to utilise established administrative or project management skills in an IT role, exposing you to diverse challenges and providing essential skills for professional growth. We will provide all necessary training as well as support from a very welcoming team. Apply now and begin a fulfilling journey with UIS!

Main Responsibilities

• Provide user support for the University's Student Information System (CamSIS).
• Scope projects and engage in the planning and project management.
• Perform business analysis and requirements gathering for changes and projects.
• Research options and propose solutions for changes and projects.
• Support project implementations, user training and onboarding activities.
• Perform annual system maintenance & configuration activities.
• Ensure that systems and procedural documentation is maintained and accurate.
• Triage helpdesk tickets.

Qualifications & Skills

• Hands-on experience in using CamSIS (essential).
• Business analysis, requirements gathering or change management (desirable but not essential).
• Administrative background with general knowledge of IT systems (desirable but not essential).
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a keen interest in learning new technologies.
• Positive customer focused attitude.
• Comfortable navigating and finding solutions.
• Comfortable with analysis of large data sets and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Degree (2:1 or higher) or equivalent work experience.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Melanie Pearce, Interim Business Systems Team Lead, Student Systems at melanie.pearce@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC47727 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The University of Cambridge's Information Services is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer. You will join a multidisciplinary development team within a Division of 30 engineers building high-profile bespoke web systems and cloud native services, and modernising existing applications.

Our services are public-facing and support University staff and students (~60,000 people) meaning your work will have a significant impact on the reputation of one of the world's leading universities. We develop new services using modern web architectural standards with an emphasis on reusability, APIs, test automation, and CI. Services are deployed to cloud infrastructure in Docker containers.

Our technology stack is: AWS, GCP, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Python, Django, React, Material UI and Typescript. We maintain a DevOps culture and use Scrum for our day to day work. We have also adopted an "open by default" approach to new work and thus you can find much of our work to date in our GitLab. The team also produces a Guidebook that collects team's practices and useful information at https://guidebook.devops.uis.cam.ac.uk/

Ideally you will have experience in:

• Designing and solving complex business problems by writing simple, effective code that can be deployed to cloud services.
• Expert coding in Python. Large experience architecting django applications.
• Even better if you have experience with TypeScript and React and/or some fluency in other languages and web frameworks.
• Designing and developing RESTful APIs and consuming these in web applications.
• Writing and collaborating on highly insightful, comprehensive code reviews.
• Writing and applying unit tests.
• Using git as your daily revision control system.
• Collaborating with users and business representatives to gain insight, and to bottom-out detailed requirements.
• Working with containers. Writing good, optimised Dockerfiles.
• Working in a DevOps environment using cloud technologies, CI/CD and configuration management tools.
• Mentoring other developers.

Ideally, you can:

• Learn new skills independently and proactively and are constantly striving to raise technical excellence.
• Understand system and software specifications and choose appropriate designs to meet requirements.
• Produce simple architectures from complex problems.
• Debug complex problems effectively, including in new unexplored applications.
• Drive and commitment to see activities through to completion meeting deadlines matching pace to the urgency of the situation.
• Acquire understanding of all services' architecture, thinking through potential design impacts on other teams and the organisation.
• Convince, provide work direction, and leadership to colleagues.
• Have an excellent understanding of agile practices.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Ed Kirk, Engineer Manager at ek599@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC47702 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Embark on a rewarding IT career without being a developer! If you have experience in creating and maintaining teaching timetables and aspire to step into IT, we want to hear from you. Bring your positive attitude, genuine passion for excellence and eagerness to learn.

Join our dynamic team at the University Information Services, contributing to the support of the University's Timetabling and Room Booking systems. From initial system implementation to ongoing support, you'll acquire extensive experience in new enterprise technologies. Gain subject matter expertise in our timetabling systems, actively participating in large project implementations and providing continuous systems support.

Collaborate with users, providing guidance on leveraging information technology for business objectives and effective problem-solving. Dive into user requirements, explore IT solutions, oversee enterprise system implementations, and deliver ongoing support for issues and change requests. Engage with in-house development teams and external vendors, offering your expertise and support.

While the work can be challenging, it's undeniably rewarding. This role serves as an excellent entry point for a career in IT, exposing you to diverse challenges and providing essential skills for professional growth. We will provide all necessary training as well as support from a very welcoming team. Apply now and begin a fulfilling journey with UIS!

Main Responsibilities

• Provide user support for timetabling and booking systems.
• Perform annual system maintenance & configuration activities.
• Ensure that systems and procedural documentation is maintained and accurate.
• Triage helpdesk tickets for timetabling and booking systems.
• Perform business analysis and requirements gathering for changes and projects.
• Scope projects and engage in the project planning.
• Research options and propose solutions for projects.
• Support project implementation and user training, including in-person and onboarding activities.
• Configure and undertake quality assurance testing for new releases.

Qualifications & Essential and Desirable Skills

• Degree (2:1 or higher) or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on experience in lecture timetable creation and maintenance.
• Comfortable with the analysis of large data sets and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using collaboration and project management tools (e.g., Confluence and Jira) are desirable.
• Experience with API coding and development is desirable, particularly in supporting system integration or data exchange between services.
• Business analysis, requirements gathering, or change management experience (desirable but not essential).
• Administrative background with general knowledge of IT systems (desirable but not essential).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable navigating and finding solutions.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a keen interest in learning new technologies.
• Positive, customer-focused attitude.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Dean Feltham, Senior Functional Analyst, at dean.feltham@uis.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC46876 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University of Cambridge for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join the University Information Services (UIS) Department. This role focuses on test automation and quality assurance, supporting the University's ambition to transform education and research digitally. UIS provides the digital infrastructure, business information, and computing services at the heart of the University.

Working across operational support and project activities, you will take ownership of increasing automated software testing, improving efficiency, reducing risks, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in a DevOps-driven environment, aligning testing efforts with technical goals and project timelines alongside the Technical Lead, Product Manager, and Delivery Manager.

What you will be doing

• You will be primarily responsible for owning different testing phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as they relate to quality assurance, including a broad range of functional, integration, regression, exploratory, non-functional, and automated testing.

• Produce test plans and completion reports to ensure solutions meet business requirements and quality benchmarks.

• You will design, maintain, and execute automated tests utilising frameworks and tools such as Selenium WebDriver and Pytest.

• Create cross-platform, multi-device test scripts integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Prioritise automation for maximum value, reducing risks and ensuring scalability.

• Serve as the technical expert for testing, contributing to testing strategies and embedding automation throughout the SDLC.

• Maintain a junior developer mindset: be comfortable reading and understanding code, eager to grow technically, and able to contribute proactively within a collaborative DevOps environment.

What you will bring

• Highly proficient in Python with hands-on experience in test automation.

• Experience with Selenium WebDriver, Pytest, and CI/CD integration.

• Strong understanding of test data management, quality, and scalability.

• Experience with API testing and tools, endpoint validation and integration testing.

• Detail-oriented, technically proficient, and committed to engineering excellence.

• Collaborative approach with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

It would be great if you had knowledge of

• Advanced techniques in automated testing and quality assurance practices.

• Shifting quality left and embedding testing early in the SDLC.

• DevOps-driven software delivery environments and tools.

• Experience with Worktribe or similar cloud-based research management tool.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk quoting reference number VC47453 in the first instance.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity and reliability of digital platforms that underpin the University's research and administrative excellence.

We are seeking an experienced and highly successful software QA team leader to take testing ownership of a critical platform based on Microsoft Fabric and Power BI technology. Existing services must be protected while ensuring that each new domain satisfies the requirements and meets the needs of the stakeholders. Building quality from the start and finding defects as early as possible are key criteria for any successful candidate.

The role-holder will review the existing test strategy, refine it, and ensure compliance. At a high level this will include the definition and phases of testing, scope, responsibilities, and success criteria for each phase, ensuring alignment with institutional compliance and data governance standards. The role holder will ensure testing activities are well-communicated, documented, and aligned with stakeholder expectations. Key stakeholders must have clear, concise, and timely metrics to enable informed decisions. Azure DevOps (ADO) is the current central testing tool, so experience with this or a similar tool (e.g. Jira) would be advantageous.

The role-holder will be expected to perform test execution where this is not already resourced. Non-functional Requirement testing experience is important. The QA Lead will define and drive the test automation strategy, selecting appropriate tools and frameworks to support regression and performance testing as the platform scales.

Essential Attributes/Qualities

• Strategic & Technical Expertise: Test strategy creation, systems integration, MI/reporting platform experience.
• Execution & Ownership: Proactive testing ownership, clear reporting, data quality understanding.
• Collaboration & Communication: Cross-functional teamwork, collaborative stakeholder engagement, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation expertise.
• Mindset & Approach: Determination, flexibility, problem-solving, quality driven.
• Management: Excellent organisational skills, strong defect management, and compelling leadership style in a virtual team environment.

Desirable Attributes/Qualities

• ISTQB Testing (Advanced/Specialist) certification or equivalent professional experience
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with ADO or similar
• Test automation

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Mark Galvin, Head of Systems Assurance, at mark.galvin@uis.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC47417 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

The post is offered to internal candidates only on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

The University and UIS

University Information Services (UIS) provides the digital infrastructure, business information and computing services at the heart of one of the world's top universities. The University of Cambridge has a bold ambition to use digitalisation to transform education and research, and UIS' team of developers, designers, testers, analysts and support staff is leading this exciting work.

The role

The IT Lead Engineer will join a team of customer-focused systems administrators, working to help staff to utilize Azure cloud services. You will be leading on delivery of Azure infrastructure. This is a role that mixes management and technical responsibility.

What you will do

As an IT Lead Engineer responsible for Azure you will:

• be responsible for the implementation of the core pillars for central Azure services and Fabric infrastructure, including governance structures, security, and FinOps, in line with the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework.
• lead and mentor the new Azure Platform Engineering team, ensuring strong delivery and professional growth.
  
• support key stakeholders in the UIS Azure platform, including business system teams and their transformation programmes, colleges and departments, and DevOps teams.
• oversee the day-to-day administration of the Azure cloud environment, ensuring reliability and performance.
• ensure effective capacity planning, performance monitoring, and cost optimisation across the platform.
• develop cases for proposed new features, products or services
• ensure your technical skills are kept up to date

This position is a 2-year secondment, usually based on the University's West Cambridge Site.

What you will need

• Line management or supervisory experience.
• Deep understanding of Azure infrastructure, identity & security models, and cost management.
• Experience of cloud resource management to include best practice implementation of Azure resources and governance structures such as subscription and cost management.
• Strong problem-solving and incident management skills for high-availability platforms.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders, translating business needs into technical strategies.
• Proven experience of leading and implementing technology change

The benefits

You can expect to receive:

• a competitive salary with automatic service-related progression and annual cost-of-living increases
• a generous annual leave allowance of 41 days per year (including bank holidays)
• access to a hybrid pension scheme with attractive employer contributions
• access to a range of shopping and travel discounts through the Cambens scheme.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Chris Garrett, Infrastructure Operations Manager, at Christopher.Garrett@uis.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC47390 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University for an experienced Senior Application Specialist to join the Business Systems team. This role is focussed on Integration, supporting several transformation programmes that are introducing new enterprise SaaS systems that need to transfer information between themselves and existing on-premise systems, using a variety of mechanisms from APIs to flat files. Located within University Information Services (UIS), the Business Systems team are responsible for the maintenance and development of the University's critical ERP systems for handling administrative data across HR, Finance, Student and Teaching & Learning.

Working on both operational support and project activities, you will assist with the development and maintenance of business systems integrations in support of strategic initiatives, whilst improving efficiency and reducing technical debt. You will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of systems integration approaches and associated technologies whilst providing a high level of support to our customers. Your work will be varied and unique, and will involve working closely alongside other Application Specialists, Database Administrators, Functional Analysts, Testers and our stakeholders.

What you will be doing:

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to review requirements, develop specifications and design effective solutions.
• Be a technical subject matter expert in our (SaaS) business systems integrations, including knowledge transfer to/from others inside and outside the team.
• Take responsibility for the implementation, development and support of our integrations in operational and project settings.
• Review and migrate code, including the analysis of both application and integration platform changes in relation to their impact on integrations.
• Monitor performance and other operational aspects of the integrations working with relevant stakeholders to resolve any issues or suggest enhancements.
• Collaborate with the relevant systems helpdesks, investigate any incidents that are reported, resolve and advise users where appropriate.

What you will bring:

• Integration design and development.
• Experience in relational & NoSQL database design, MS SQL, system design, performance tuning and integration.
• Ability to learn new skills independently and proactively and are constantly striving to raise technical excellence.
• Understand system and software specifications and choose appropriate designs to meet requirements.
• Produce simple, reusable architectures from complex problems.
• Debug complex problems effectively, including in new unexplored applications.
• Drive and commitment to see activities through to completion meeting deadlines matching pace to the urgency of the situation.
• Knowledge of how to approach data and system security.
• Experience of providing 2nd/3rd line support as part of an operational support team.
• Experience of coordinating technical change in operational and project settings.
• Strong planning and communication skills.

It would be great if you had knowledge of:

• Microsoft Azure Integration Services.
• Azure DevOps functionality.
• Oracle Fusion application integration functionality (e.g. API, BICC, HDL).
• Oracle Fusion application environment management (e.g. refreshes).
• Oracle Visual Builder application development.
• Oracle Integration Cloud.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please contact Steve Smith at steve.smith@uis.cam.ac.uk for further details.

Please quote reference VC47228 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Are you an experienced Data Architect with a passion for creating innovative data solutions? Do you excel at aligning data strategies with organisational objectives to drive success and modernisation? If so, we invite you to join our team at the University Information Services (UIS) at the University of Cambridge.

About Us:

University Information Services (UIS) provides essential IT services that support both the academic and administrative functions of the University of Cambridge. Our services are integral to the University's success and reputation, touching on key institutional-level risks and objectives. We oversee the development, delivery, and support of a number of University-wide technology and systems, including communications, storage, computing, and enterprise systems for staff and students.

The Role:

As a Data Architect within our Architecture Group, you will work collaboratively with various university departments as well as colleagues within UIS to develop and implement IT architectural design policies, patterns and principles. Your primary focus will be to support our exciting Finance Transformation Programme, ensuring that the University's data assets are effectively supported by relevant technology. Duties will include:

• Developing and maintaining data architecture frameworks that support the Finance Transformation Programme;
• Enabling integration between systems, promoting re-use, ensuring security and performance, and reducing duplication;
• Collaborating with the University Data Lead's office and other data leadership to support the governance of the University's data assets.

You'll get the chance to collaborate and interact with some of the finest minds in the world, sharing data, insight and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the University's success.

You should have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrable experience as a Data Architect in higher education or other sector in a highly federated organisation, or relevant skills that demonstrate capability in the areas identified above.
• Some technical experience in Microsoft Azure data services (e.g. Azure Data Factory, Synapse, PowerBI).
• Proven understanding of MDM (Master Data Management) and Data Governance solutions. Basic level of proficiency with Purview or similar (e.g. Profisee) is desirable.
• A sound understanding of modern data architecture patterns including data mesh principles, data lake and lakehouse architectures, NoSQL technologies and schemaless data modelling.
• Demonstrable experience engaging with senior-level technology and business stakeholders, particularly in a financial context or setting.

The benefits

You can expect to receive:

• a competitive salary with automatic service-related progression and annual cost-of-living increases
• a generous annual leave allowance of 41 days per year (including bank holidays)
• access to a hybrid pension scheme with attractive employer contributions
• access to a range of shopping and travel discounts through the Cambens scheme.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department/institution/Faculty/School/University.

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If you have any queries before applying, please contact Dr. Jamie Thorogood, Chief Architect (jamie.thorogood@uis.cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference VC47195 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The University of Cambridge's Information Services is seeking an experienced Software Developer. You will join a multidisciplinary development team within a team of 50 engineers building high-profile bespoke web systems, cloud native services, and modernising existing applications.

Our services are public-facing and support University staff and students meaning your work will have a significant impact on the reputation of one of the world's leading universities. We develop new services using modern web architectural standards with an emphasis on reusability.

Our technology stack is: Python, Django, React, Typescript, GitLab, Docker, Terraform, and Google Cloud. We maintain a DevOps culture and have also adopted an "open by default" approach to new work and thus you can find much of our work to date in our GitLab.

Ideally you will have experience:

• Designing and solving complex business problems by writing simple, effective, and tested code that can be deployed to cloud services.
• Coding in Python and Django with some fluency in other languages and web frameworks.
• Writing and collaborating on highly insightful, comprehensive code reviews.
• Creating web UIs focused on good UX.
• Collaborating with users and business representatives to gain insight, and to bottom-out detailed requirements.

Even better if you have experience:

• Working with our full tech stack.
• Working in a DevOps environment using cloud technologies, CI/CD, and configuration management tools.
• Working closely with a QA team to ensure quality is "baked in".
• Designing, developing and creating RESTful web services and APIs.
• Mentoring other developers.

Ideally, you can:

• Learn new skills independently and proactively and are constantly striving to raise technical excellence.
• Produce simple architectures from complex problems. Understand system and software specifications and choose appropriate designs to meet requirements that then you later implement.
• Debug complex problems effectively, and are not afraid to get your hands dirty in unfamiliar realms.

This best candidates will:

• Show passion for innovation and excellence.
• Acquire a deep understanding of the software architecture, systematically thinking through potential design impacts on other teams and the organisation.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

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If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Abraham Martin, Head of Development and Operations, at amc203@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC47095 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

The post is offered to internal candidates only on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

The University and UIS

University Information Services (UIS) provides the digital services for the University of Cambridge, which has a bold ambition to use digitalisation to transform education and research.

The role

The Communications Manager will join a team of customer-focused communicators, working to help students and staff to discover, understand, adopt and use UIS' products and services. You'll be leading the development and implementation of change communications and content strategy for two strategic initiatives: bringing to life and implementing our new University Data Strategy; and supporting adoption and use of our new enterprise reporting solution.

You'll work with the University Data Office, relevant data groups, and data domain stakeholders to engage and support the diverse community of data specialists and consumers. You'll create and lead the delivery of initiatives to help data practitioners and their collaborators to use data to tackle the University's challenges.

You'll also work closely with the digital team delivering and developing our new reporting and analytics service. You'll design and implement strategies to communicate to stakeholders and users about new opportunities, tools, and support available to make more of our data both operationally and strategically.

Working with the University Data Lead, you will also help align and coordinate these two strategic initiatives with each other and with the many other activities underway at Cambridge.

As a Communications Manager you will:

• support the development and delivery of plans to ensure all communication aligns with the communications strategy
  
• scope, write and edit content so it is relevant, understandable and accessible
  
• manage relationships with subject matter experts to deliver effective communications
• advise and coach a variety of stakeholders in communicating effectively

This position is a full-time role, usually based on the University's West Cambridge Site. The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.

What you will need:

• Proven experience of leading and implementing change communications for organisation-wide projects.
• Experience of producing content on technical topics that meets end users' needs.
• Expertise and experience in search engine optimisation and content optimisation
• Experience of bespoke data analysis and report writing.
• Familiarity and experience in using traditional and new media to develop effective communications.
• Excellent editorial, proofreading and writing skills.
• Good understanding of social networking tools and their application.

The benefits

You can expect to receive:

• a competitive salary with automatic service-related progression and annual cost-of-living increases
• a generous annual leave allowance of 41 days per year (including bank holidays)
  
• access to a hybrid pension scheme with attractive employer contributions
• access to a range of shopping and travel discounts through the Cambens scheme.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Conrad Chambers, Head of UIS Communications, at Conrad.Chambers@uis.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC46946 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Are you interested in a unique opportunity to help shape and deliver the UK National AI Research Resource (AIRR) service? We are looking for a highly experienced and enthusiastic AI Engineer to work on Dawn: (https://www.hpc.cam.ac.uk/d-w-n) which is part of the UK AIRR: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-research-resource/airr-advanced-supercomputers-for-the-uk) and provides world-leading, AI-specialised computing capacity for public and academic researchers, and small and medium size enterprises. Dawn is now being deployed for use in globally impactful research fields such as clean energy, personalized medicine and climate science and we need your help to develop tools and workflows to drive exploitation of this world leading resource. You will also play a key role in fostering a vibrant community of AI and HPC practitioners, helping to build networks that accelerate research collaboration and knowledge sharing across the UK's research ecosystem.

Who you will be working with

The role is based in the University of Cambridge's Research Computing Services a leading UK National Supercomputing Centre that provides facilities and services to world-renowned scientists, clinicians, and engineers across the UK and beyond. You'll be part of a growing team of specialist AI, Software, and Systems Engineers dedicated to supporting use of Dawn, working with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple disciplines and national institutions.

What you will do

-Leadership: Lead diverse AI projects, adapting your approach to meet the specific needs of clients and teams.

-Community engagement: Lead initiatives to build and nurture the Dawn user community, convening workshops and networking events that bring together researchers from different disciplines and institutions.

-Mentorship: Design and deliver training programmes for both novice and experienced users, creating pathways for skill development within the AI/HPC community

-Community-driven innovation: Facilitate user groups and special interest communities around specific research domains (climate science, healthcare, greener energy, etc.) to drive domain-specific innovation.

What you will have

-Experience of leading and developing a team of highly technical specialists.

-Practical experience with some or all of Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Statistical Modelling techniques. Experience with Large Language Model training and fine-tuning frameworks would be welcome.

-Proficiency in software engineering.

-A good understanding of data structures and algorithms and data-oriented approaches to problem-solving.

-Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with experienced as well as novice clients and stakeholders.

-Experience in community building, user engagement, or developer relations within technical communities.

Alongside a significant knowledge of AI tools and techniques, an interest in working with High Performance Computing is essential but experience is not crucial as long as you have the right attitude and enthusiasm.

What we can offer

-Opportunities to represent the organisation at national and international conferences.

-Budget for community events and professional development activities.

-Connection to a broader network of AI and HPC professionals across the UK and internationally.

-41 days holiday per year, including bank holidays.

-A generous pension.

-Hybrid working. You can work some of the time from home, coming into the office as and when required.

-A friendly and supportive team environment.

-The opportunity to shape and influence how we work.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.

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Queries should be directed to recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk in the first instance quoting reference VC43086.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

An opportunity has become available at University of Cambridge for two Senior Business Analysts with a background in digital products and services to support our Identity and Access Management (IAM) programme.

These roles are part of University Information Services (UIS). We work collaboratively with colleagues in departments, colleges, and other institutions to provide IT services to support the needs of our users. You will join a growing team of Business Analysts working to transform products and services used by the University's staff and students.

As Senior Business Analyst you will make sense of our most complex landscapes, working with stakeholders to ascertain true business needs. Investigating the impact of potential changes on existing systems, as well as conflicts and synergies with other work, you will present thoroughly considered options and recommend the optimum course of action. You will have line management responsibility for up to four Business Analysts.

These are 2-year fixed term roles split between UIS' modern offices in Cambridge and working from home. We offer flexibility of working hours together with a generous pension and holiday allowance.

As a Senior Business Analyst you will:

• Lead the scoping and planning of Business Analysis work on the IAM programme implementation, overseeing the work of other Business Analysts.
• Work at a strategic level to understand the IAM needs of the organisation, presenting options and recommendations to inform the next steps of the programme.
• Partner with stakeholder groups at all levels to identify, define, and document business needs and translate them into functional requirements and digital strategies.
• Select, adopt, and adapt the appropriate methods, tooling and techniques.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of business analysis standards, methodologies and documentation best practices.

Are you the right candidate?

• You're comfortable with complexity and ambiguity and are able to work as high-level, or as detailed, as the task requires.
• You're adept at working with stakeholders at all levels.
• You have a wealth of experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team to shape and build digital products and services.
• You have expert knowledge and extensive experience applying business analysis tools and techniques.
• You have experience working on identity and access management projects.
• You have line management experience or a keen desire to oversee and develop others.

Please submit your CV and cover letter to apply for this position.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have any queries before applying, please contact Carys Hayler (ch807@cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference VC46914 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

Multiple opportunities have become available at University of Cambridge to join the Business Analyst team that will support one of the following projects:

Role 1 - myHR Readiness (1 Year Fixed Term) Working across smaller change projects to deliver against the overall HR Readiness portfolio.

Role 2 - Systems Management Policy (SMP) (2 Year Fixed Term) Improving, enhancing and delivering HR (Recruitment) systems, modernising them in line with policy.

Role 3 - Enterprise Platform Transformation (3 Year Fixed Term) Delivering high-quality reporting using Microsoft Fabric across the various transformation programmes.

This role is part of University Information Services (UIS). We work collaboratively with colleagues in departments, colleges, and other institutions to provide a range of IT services to support the needs of all users at the University.

As a Business Analyst your work will enable the University of Cambridge community to make better, informed decisions for digital services, to facilitate world leading research & education. You will work with stakeholders and other project team roles to understand and document the current situation, to define business and user needs, and to help design and deliver products and services that meet those needs.

As a Business Analyst you will

• Work with stakeholders and other members of the project team to understand and document business needs.

• Document complex current state systems and processes, in a way that is easy for non-technical staff to understand.

• Document future state systems and processes, recording and prioritising future state requirements enabling a successful delivery to business-as-usual operations.

• Ensure that the products and services delivered meet the needs of the business.

• Work on the specification, design and delivery of digital products by selecting and applying appropriate business analysis techniques.¿

Are you the right candidate?

• Extensive experience working within multi-disciplinary delivery teams to shape and deliver digital services.

• Ability to adapt to project needs and flexibility to use skills outside of a typical BA role e.g. conducting testing activities and planning / managing small projects.

• Comfortable working to tight timescales and adapting the approach as necessary.

• Experience of working in Agile environments.

It would be advantageous if you have had experience using tools such as Azure DevOps/Jira/GitLab.

Due to this advert covering multiple roles, please review the role profile as that forms the basis of how your application will be assessed.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter to apply for this position.

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How to apply

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. If you would like more information about these roles, informal enquiries can be directed by email to recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC46852 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.

The University of Cambridge's Information Services is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to play a crucial role in the redevelopment of the University's recruitment systems. This 18-month fixed-term position offers the opportunity to lead a significant technical transformation that will benefit the University for years to come.

Our recruitment platform processes an average of 3,000 job postings and 70,000 applications annually, connecting talented individuals with one of the world's leading universities. We're embarking on an 18-month transformation to modernize these critical systems, streamline the recruitment administration process, and build a more robust technical foundation for the future.

We're looking for a motivated and product-minded developer to join a focused 5-person development team within a thriving 60-engineer DevOps function. You'll work closely with other talented developers, product managers, business analysts and directly with members of HR staff across the University, to shape and deliver the technical roadmap for recruitment services within the University.

If you enjoy working directly with stakeholders, observing the outcomes of your work first-hand, and collaborating with different disciplines on shared goals, this is the ideal role for you.

Our technology stack is: Python (Django), Java (Spring), TypeScript (React), Docker, Terraform, GCP. We maintain a DevOps culture and use Scrum for our day to day work. We have also adopted an "open by default" approach to new work and thus you can find much of our work to date in our GitLab. The team also produces a Guidebook that collects team's practices and useful information at https://guidebook.devops.uis.cam.ac.uk/.

We're looking for candidates with experience in:

• Developing full-stack web applications in Python (Django), and / or Java (Spring or similar).

• Solving complex business problems as part of a cross-functional, agile team.

• Using Docker to develop and package applications for deployment.

• Deploying services into cloud environments.

• Writing tests as part of day-to-day delivery and ensuring that testing is applied at the appropriate level.

• Working in a DevOps environment and maintaining CI / CD pipelines.

We value diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from developers who are excited about this challenge, regardless of whether you tick every box.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Experience migrating large Java systems to Python.

• Experience deploying services to Google Cloud Platform using Terraform.

• The ability to coach and mentor other developers.

• The ability to act as a solution architect and collaborate with senior stakeholders to inform architectural decisions.

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How to apply

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference VC46744 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.