About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Full Stack Developer to join our Central MIS team based at Park Lane Campus. Working alongside our existing developer, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining websites and SQL databases. A major focus of the role will be building a new API to transform our enrolment website, helping to create a smoother, more efficient experience for learners and staff alike.
What You Will Do
1. Develop web solutions within the MIS team that meet the current and future needs of Luminate Education Group.
2. Support the design, development, and improvement of new and existing web applications.
3. Regularly review and optimise web applications, APIs (SOAP/REST), and databases to improve performance, security, accessibility, and the overall user experience.
4. Maintain and enhance SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) databases, including queries, stored procedures, and scheduled tasks across multiple servers.
5. Use Azure DevOps for collaborative project management — including documentation, technical specifications, and change control — ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
6. Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure web applications are reliable, secure, GDPR compliant, and maintained with minimal downtime.
7. Collaborate with ITSS departments to review and improve database and server architecture, and contribute to the design of new systems to support future business needs.
About You
8. Strong experience in developing web applications using ASP.NET, C#, and the .NET Framework.
9. Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
10. Good working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and relational databases.
11. Understanding of web security principles and best practices.
12. Experience creating SOAP or REST APIs using ASP.NET / C#.
13. Familiarity with version control systems (such as Git) and Agile / DevOps ways of working.
14. Ability to work well as part of a team, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities.
15. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to understand user needs and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.
We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.
Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.