Application Developer (Mobile)

Reference

IS164822

Closing Date

Sunday, 29th May 2022

Job Type

Administrative Professional & Managerial

Department

Digital & Technology Services - Product Centre

Salary

£31406 to £40927 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Are you an innovative Mobile Developer looking for a new role where you will have the opportunity to develop a range of applications for a global digitally connected community?

Digital & Technology Services have an exciting new opportunity for a solutions focused Mobile Developer to join our team who will support existing applications and drive innovation and new ideas in the design and development of software systems and applications to support delivery of the University’s digital strategy. Your role will be key in enabling a better user experience for our staff and students creating accessible technology that can be continually improved.

As an experienced Mobile Developer you will have the opportunity to work across a range of applications to help drive forward and deliver new solutions that are fit for purpose and provide innovation and a digitally enhanced service to our global University community. You will work with other Developers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Testers, Solution Designers, as well as the wider DTS department and other areas of the university. As part of the wider Application Development team, you will help promote software development best practice, in line with agile methodologies to inspire the team to think creatively whilst enabling a solutions-based culture

As the successful candidate, you will have a Degree/professional qualification, proven understanding of the software development lifecycle, knowledge of database interactions such as Graph QL including Apollo library and a sound understanding of Clean Architecture. You will have a background in mobile development with experience developing applications such as Kotlin in Android Studio and have an excellent understanding of version control. Desirable attributes are knowledge of Java, experience of C#, familiarity with the use of CI pipelines, REST APIs and general API design, as well as front-end technologies (JavaScript, React Native, CSS) and Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS).

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and attractive pension scheme. 

The post is offered on a permanent, full time (36.25 hours per week) contract, however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may also be considered. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Charlie Pitt, email [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge .