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The University of Reading is a globally recognised institution with a rich heritage spanning nearly a century. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, sustainability, and social impact, it is home to over 27,000 students from more than 160 countries. The University offers a diverse range of programmes across sciences, humanities, business, and the arts, with research and innovation at the heart of its teaching. Its award-winning green campuses, including the flagship Whiteknights campus, reflect its dedication to environmental responsibility. Recognised as the Sustainable University of the Year 2025, Reading continues to lead in shaping a better future through education and research.Your new role
As an Integration Developer, you will design, develop, and manage data integrations across key university systems including SITS, HR, Finance, VLEs, and CRM platforms. You'll work with technologies like MS SQL Server, SSIS, Azure Integration Services, and .NET to deliver robust solutions. Your responsibilities include leading new application development, migrating services to AIS, ensuring data integrity through MDM practices, and providing expert support to stakeholders. You'll also drive service improvements, manage workloads, and stay current with emerging technologies to enhance system efficiency and integration quality. Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and manage integrations and data feeds for core university systems including SITS, HR, Finance, VLEs, IAM, CRM, CMS, and timetabling platforms.
* Perform analysis and programming using MS SQL Server, SSIS, Azure Integration Services, C#, VB.NET, and Web Services.
* Lead the design and migration of services to Azure Integration Services (AIS), including new application development.
* Manage integration-related projects and respond to ad-hoc system integration requests.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, provide expert technical support, and promote best practices in data management and system integration.
* Ensure the integrity of Master Data Sets and reduce risks from data discrepancies through MDM practices.
* Maintain documentation and review operational processes for integration platforms to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
* Plan and execute integration testing for system changes and new releases, identifying and mitigating risks.
* Investigate and resolve incidents related to integration platforms in line with SLA targets.
* Stay informed about technological advancements and assess their potential to improve services and processes.
* Propose and implement service improvements to enhance integration capabilities and user experience.
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