Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (pro rata if part time)
ISG / Development & Systems / Digital Library, Library & University Collections
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity:
Do you want a software development role working with Higher Education institutions and their partners across Scotland, supporting open access publishing initiatives through their open hosting platforms for journals and books?
We are looking for talented software developer to join our dynamic systems and development team within the Digital Library at the University of Edinburgh. Our team develops innovative software solutions, installs, integrates and supports third-party products, and actively participates in collaborative Open-Source projects.
This position will be the dedicated developer for the open journal systems and open monograph press instances we host at the University of Edinburgh for Edinburgh Diamond, and our shared service for the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL) and other external partners. This is an exciting role, working closely with colleagues across the sector who are passionate about open access.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) open-ended contract; however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (pro rata if part time).
Your skills and attributes for success:
* Relevant experience of developing web applications using a variety of programming languages such as Java, PHP and Python and familiarity with web development frameworks and APIs.
* Experience of working with relational databases and in the Linux command line.
* Experience with different metadata formats.
* Experience of working with open publishing software like open journals systems (OJS).
* Experience taking initiative and managing workload while working in a fast-paced software development team, in order to provide effective operational support.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a flexible approach to problem resolution and an ability to deal appropriately with changing requirements.
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Application Information
We welcome informal enquiries about the role - do you want to find out more or have any further questions before applying? If so, please contact Ianthe Sutherland, Development & Systems Manager, for an informal discussion.
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
* CV
Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
* A competitive salary
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator (opens in a new tab) to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
* A range of flexible working options to help prioritize work/life balance
* A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity
Access to excellent online learning and a Staff Scholarship fund
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new tab).
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 26 September 2025 .
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Interviews will be held the week beginning 6 th October 2025 .