Overview
Cardiff University is seeking a talented and motivated Web Developer to join our dynamic Development Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of innovative digital solutions that enhance the experience of both students and staff. As part of an established team, you’ll be responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and documentation of bespoke features across the University’s website and intranet. You’ll play a key role in shaping our digital platforms, working closely with stakeholders to ensure our solutions are user-focused and impactful.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Developing and maintaining front-end features using modern design frameworks.
* Collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and influence technical and design decisions.
* Participating in agile development processes, including daily stand-ups and sprint planning.
* Using tools such as JIRA for project management, Docker for local development, and CI/CD pipelines for deployment.
* Engaging in peer code reviews to maintain high standards and share knowledge.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in front-end development and design frameworks.
* Strong understanding of web technologies and development best practices.
* Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* A proactive mindset with a passion for improving user experience.
Why join us?
* Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
* Influence the development of digital products used across the University.
* Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model with regular opportunities to connect on-site.
* Work in an environment that values innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth.
37 days annual leave plus bank holiday. The post is full time and open-ended. Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6).
Date advert posted: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Closing date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job Description
The position is based within University IT where the role holder will work as part of a professional service delivery team dedicated to the provision of an efficient, effective, customer focused and quality driven IT service to all staff and students across the University.
The Job Requires The Role Holder To
* Contribute to a centre of expertise within the organisation, taking responsibility for the development and maintenance of complex technical systems.
* Be responsible for managing and developing new features within the University’s Content Management Systems, delivering robust digital experiences across the website and intranet.
* Take responsibility for the specification and design of large or complex systems. Resolving issues independently where they fall within set role objectives.
* Agree appropriate design standards, methods and tools in consultation with senior management.
* Ensure that all work is documented using the appropriate standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate.
* Maintain market awareness, assess software packages on their ability to meet all or parts of specified requirements and advise colleagues and management on their technical suitability.
* Liaise with colleagues where appropriate on cost benefit analyses, risk analyses and development plans.
* Liaise with external suppliers and contribute to the assessment and selection of suitable software packages to meet all or parts of specified requirements.
* Maintain an awareness of operational requirements especially in terms of service levels, availability, response times, security and repair times.
* Provide technical expertise, advice and guidance on all aspects of design and technology within your remit.
* Review technology costs against planned budgets, liaise with technology suppliers of equipment, software and services to maximise value and return on investment.
* Ensure that all tasks and procedures are carried out effectively and efficiently to agreed levels of service. Produce statistics for use in measuring key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Receive, log and prioritise support requests in accordance with agreed criteria and the needs of the organisation, escalating requests to development staff or suppliers where appropriate.
* Ensure that problems are managed in accordance with agreed standards and processes, and that escalation procedures are adhered to, ensuring that complex and high impact problems are dealt with effectively.
* Work within matrix-teams of staff across the organisation to deliver enhanced technology solutions to the University. Provide advice and guidance where necessary.
* Plan and deliver small scale projects, consult with and advise Project Managers to help them plan, prioritise and set project milestones to ensure that resources are appropriately deployed in order to meet deadlines.
* Establish relationships with key contacts to ensure role objectives are met, developing appropriate communication links with internal and external stakeholders as required.
* Create specific working groups from colleagues across the University to achieve departmental objectives.
* Abide by University policies on health and safety and equality and diversity.
* Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but consistent with the role. Complete tasks normally associated with junior colleagues to meet operational demands. Undertake duties associated with a more senior role for developmental purposes.
Where the role requires staff management and leadership the following responsibilities will also apply:
* Manage performance, inductions and development of staff under the line management of the role holder. Support and guide team members in welfare issues, escalating as necessary to specialist support areas.
Current Technologies
Squiz DXP, WordPress
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education
* Degree/NVQ 4 or equivalent / Professional membership/experience
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Demonstrable experience of writing good quality maintainable code for large scale websites.
* Working Knowledge of accessibility standards, usability, cross-browser issues with the ability to write unit and integration tests using automated test frameworks.
* Proven experience in developing new processes and procedures and of utilising toolsets for monitoring, auditing and reviewing service support performance.
* Excellent and proven relationship management skills with experience of managing the requirements of stakeholders
Customer Service, Communication and Team Working
* Proven ability to shape developments through active participation within teams and groups.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. Able to document complex technical solutions in a logical and clear framework that can be readily understood by others.
* Proven ability to develop networks in order to contribute to long term developments.
Planning, Analysis and Problem Solving
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience in problem, error and knowledge management analysis, resolution and delivery techniques.
* Evidence of ability to undertake and deliver specific projects and supervise short term project teams, and ability to be flexible to prioritise workload under pressure.
Desirable Criteria
* Management qualification in ITIL, or similar
* Ability to speak welsh or willingness to learn
* Knowledge of React, Vue or TypeScript
* Experience of API driven development
Salary Range Min. 41,064
Salary Range Max. 46,049
Job Category Information Technology
Grade Grade 6
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