De Montfort University Looking for Senior Web and Digital Developer at Leicestershire Full Time
We are looking to appoint a Senior Web and Digital Developer to lead the development of our digital products, optimising online experiences and user journeys for our visitors.
De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive.
The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers demand.
Faculty / Directorate
As part of the Marketing and Communications Directorate, you will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues from across the service to gather and inform requirements to help meet marketing goals.
Role
Reporting to the Head of Web and Digital, this is a key role within our Web and Digital team, and will be a driving force in delivering continual improvements and new functionality for the dmu.ac.uk website and wider digital platforms.
You will lead development work from conception to delivery, creating visually appealing, technically robust, and highly competitive web designs, user navigation and functionality that meet accessibility and usability benchmarks and regulations.
You will line manage our Web team, which includes both content and development expertise, providing support and guidance to ensure the delivery of sector-leading services.
Ideal Candidate
You will have experience of managing, designing and developing for a high-traffic, high-availability website or digital service using technologies including HTML, CSS, .NET (Razor, CSharp) and JavaScript/JQuery; as well as having a wider understanding of other development stacks and frameworks, and languages such as WordPress, React and Angular. You will also have experience of delivering CMS support for users across a large organisation.
You will have a flexible and creative approach and be able to effectively prioritise and manage both the team’s and your own workload, which will include multiple concurrent projects, reacting to new requests and troubleshooting issues.
You will benefit from access to the Local Government Pension scheme; 22 days annual leave plus concessionary days and Bank Holidays; career progression; employee perks that include up to 8.5 per cent off grocery shopping at Sainsbury’s, Tesco, ASDA, Waitrose and M&S or at least up to 10% off package holidays through travel club; NUS discount card; free and confidential access to the Employee Assistance confidential Helpline who provide support on a range of lifestyle issues; discounted gym membership; free library memberships and the cycle to work scheme.
De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates
