Job Title
Senior Solutions Developer (LMS) – Anglia Ruskin University
About Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
Job Details
* Job Category: Technical
* Vacancy Type: Permanent
* Employment Type: Full time
* Salary: £38,784 – £44,746
* Location: Chelmsford/Cambridge
* Faculty/Prof Service: IT Services
* Closing Date: 24/11/2025
* Reference No: 3737
Key Responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to support the University in achieving its strategic objectives by working in the Solutions Development team as a senior solutions developer. You will help deliver solutions via C# .NET, web services, web applications, web APIs, and integrating/transporting data across many of the university’s key systems. The team uses an agile approach to software development, organising work using agile methodologies and recently moving towards a DevOps way of working. You will be involved across the software development lifecycle, from designing and developing to unit‑testing, to ensure solutions are delivered to a high level of quality that add real value to the university.
Qualifications
Excellent communicator with a degree and substantial and relevant experience as a senior software developer, or part-qualified in a relevant professional qualification. Experience working with a broad range of technologies and possessing excellent logical analysis, and team‑working experience.
Key Skills & Tools
* C# .NET (Framework & Core)
* SQL Server
* GIT
* Agile/Scrum
* Azure/DevOps
Desirable Experience
Experience working with a Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas, Moodle, etc).
Interview & Contact
Interviews expected around 24th November 2025. Informal enquiries can be made to Adam Mitchell, Head of Solution Development, at adam.mitchell@aru.ac.uk.
Benefits
We have an agile working culture and an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, a travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
EEO & Diversity Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short‑listed candidates. We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
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