Systems Developer

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 05 August 2022

It’s an exciting time to join Aston University for an individual who is passionate about student systems and keen to develop our  capabilities in this area.  

The role: 

Working as a Systems Developer you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of both established and emerging student systems, with a particular focus on the SITS student records management system.  You will:

• Carry out business and systems analysis, procurement, programming, testing, installation activities and going “live” for new applications and providing subsequent support.

• Work effectively as part of agile sprint teams, working with a range of senior stakeholders from across the University as well as relevant third parties

• Build in-house solutions in e:Vision using Vistas, Process Manager, Task Manager, Standard Reports and Letters (SRL), HTML, and SQL queries. 
• Liaise frequently and effectively with relevant sector-wide working groups and actively apply best practice within the development of student systems at Aston University.

About you:

The successful candidate will be a systems specialist who is able to convey highly technical information and concepts to a range of non-technical stakeholders. You will have a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders of all levels, creating solutions which really address user needs.  You will have experience of management information systems and of implementing developments to these systems.  In addition, you will have excellent customer service skills alongside the ability to work independently and cross-functionally to tight timescales. 

What we offer?

• Generous annual leave scheme (30 days plus 13 bank and University holiday days).
• We offer a range of benefits to employees, details of which can be found here .
• The campus is conveniently located offering excellent transport links via bus or train.
• We fully embrace 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. 

To apply, please submit an updated and comprehensive CV (listing all relevant qualifications and experience) aswell as a covering letter (up to 1500 words) outlining your suitability for the role. 

Further details:   Job Details      University Information     

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We are committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan/ , recognised by a silver award, and we are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]