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We provide application services for UK universities and colleges as well as delivering a wide range of research, consultancy and advisory services to schools, colleges, careers services, professional bodies and employers.\nWe’re a successful and fast-growing organisation, which helps hundreds of thousands of people every year. We're committed to delivering a first-class service to all of our customers - they're at the heart of everything we do.\nBusiness Unit description\nThe Digital Services business unit is at the heart of UCAS’ technical innovation, data and infrastructure. It focuses on leveraging data science, technology, and enterprise architecture to enhance UCAS' digital products and services.\nThe unit is dedicated to developing and improving customer-centric digital solutions, ensuring seamless and secure online experiences for all users. 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They will work alongside other Senior Software Engineers to ensure compliance with UCAS coding and design standards.\nKey accountabilities:\nProvide technical leadership and innovation, utilising advanced technical skills.\nAccountable for the development of quality solutions based on technical requirements, leading projects and/or project teams as required.\nProvide coaching, mentoring support and feedback to team members in key technologies and developments, to improve general skill set of the team and increase knowledge of solutions.\nCode/configure and document complex solutions from supplied specifications, using agreed standards and tools, and conduct reviews with others as appropriate.\nDefine and maintain coding and best practice standards and documentation guidelines.\nDevelop and maintain specialist knowledge of cloud technologies, design principles, architectures, and software.\nAnalyse data requirements to establish, modify, and maintain object/data models\nAct as a subject matter expert (SME) for related technologies and understand the interactions between the systems.\nFor more information about this role please see the attached role profile.\nSkills, qualifications, and experience\nEducated to degree level in relevant computing discipline or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of professional experience.\nSubstantial experience of developing enterprise level .Net applications.\nSignificant experience leading and designing solutions\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively to both non-technical and technical audiences\nExperience of working successfully in a dynamic, large-scale agile department with multiple technologies.\nSignificant experience developing solutions for the cloud.\nHighly proficient in automated CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing.\nSignificant experience of coaching and mentoring junior members of staff, with a proven ability to develop individuals and input into performance evaluation.\nProven ability to lead architectural designs, considering business need, cost, and delivery timescales.\nPackage\nSalary up to £60,000\n· Purpose-driven work in a charity-led organisation connecting people to education and opportunity\n· Internal training, mentoring, and access to industry-recognised certifications through our development academies\n· Hybrid working model built on trust and flexibility, with a 35-hour week and flexible contracts\n· 30 days annual leave, 3 concessionary days over Christmas, bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional leave\n· Everyday wellbeing support through Perkbox, offering discounts and wellness tools\n· Onsite facilities including a subsidised gym, café, and free parking at our Cheltenham office\n· Inclusive culture supported by employee networks, wellbeing champions, and Mental Health First Aiders\n· Recognition and reward through our quarterly employee scheme and an ex-gratia bonus for going above and beyond\nStudies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they tick every box. 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