We are looking for an enthusiastic Full Stack Developer to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands‑on technical role in developing Ember and the wider applications, integrations and digital services that support a modern, high‑performing service operation.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary technology team, you will design, build and maintain scalable front‑end and back‑end solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem and third‑party platforms. You will work with technologies including Azure, Microsoft AI, OpenAI, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, the Power Platform and RESTful integrations, helping us improve efficiency, reliability and customer experience as the service continues to grow.
This is a hybrid role, with regular time spent on campus at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What you’ll do
As Full Stack Developer, you will help develop and maintain the applications and integrations that underpin the NUDSL service for internal and external users, with a particular focus on the continued development of Ember.
Your day‑to‑day will include:
* Developing and maintaining full‑stack applications that support NUDSL services for internal and external users.
* Building, extending and improving Ember, our sector‑leading AI virtual assistant.
* Developing new AI‑enabled features, workflows and integrations that improve how students and staff access support.
* Designing secure, scalable integrations across Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure services and third‑party platforms.
* Delivering reliable data exchange with identity, access and service management platforms.
* Supporting AI and automation initiatives by prototyping and delivering new functionality.
* Translating business requirements into practical technical designs and working software.
* Applying modern engineering practices including Git source control, automated testing and cloud‑first development.
* Participating in planning, stand‑ups, code reviews and retrospectives.
* Working closely with technical colleagues, operational teams and non‑technical stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions.
We're looking for someone who can bring:
Experience in higher education, managed service environments, AI projects, virtual assistants or automation projects would be beneficial, but is not essential.
Benefits
* A hands‑on technical role in the largest shared service in higher education.
* The opportunity to develop and enhance a sector‑leading AI virtual assistant.
* The chance to work across Microsoft cloud, OpenAI, automation and integration technologies.
* A varied role covering application development, APIs, cloud services, AI‑enabled tools and business systems.
* The opportunity to help shape platforms such as Ember, CRM tools and service technologies.
* A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
* Training and ongoing professional development.
* Exposure to modern engineering practices and cloud‑first development.
Job Info
* Job Identification 4107
* Job Category Partner
* Posting Date 06/12/2026, 09:02 AM
* Locations Newcastle City Campus, United Kingdom
* Apply Before 07/05/2026, 10:59 PM
* Job Shift Office Hours Monday to Friday
* Full Time, Part Time or Part Year Full Time
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