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Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary INS Job title AS APPLICABLE Senior Analyst Programmer – WebCMS and AWS (N.B MAXIMUM FILE SIZE IS 2MB) University Administration and Services Division Department IT Services Location Central Oxford (hybrid remote) Grade and salary Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with a discretionary range to £59,421 Hours Full time Contract type Permanent Reporting to CMS and Web Platform Technical Team Leader Vacancy reference 167952 Additional information The role This role sits within the CMS and Web Platform Team who are responsible for the development and support of the University’s Drupal web publishing platform, Oxford Mosaic, as well as several React/Node.js applications hosted on AWS. The Mosaic platform, which currently supports upwards of 800 sites, is used by clients University-wide to build websites in support of public engagement, outreach, administration, and research dissemination. The React/Node.js applications provide specific systems to the University’s museums, humanities and administrative units. This role is one within a dynamic and friendly team of 5 developers, 2 functional analysts and a Platforms Manager working on delivery of major initiatives and ongoing services for system development and maintenance. This role is for an experienced developer who is able to use their experience and creativity to make a positive contribution within the team. As a highly skilled Web developer able to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of people across disciplines, the post holder will be responsible for the development of the platforms’ projects and services as well as delivering key engineering improvements. The post holder should have a background in the full lifecycle of web and application development and ideally will also have experience with source control, as well as being versed in continuous integration workflows and methodology. As a senior developer, the post-holder will be expected to develop a thorough knowledge of the web platforms, be a source of technical expertise to the team, and take a pivotal role in the technical design, coding and testing of new features, enhancements and fixes. You will be committed to the working practices, procedures and standards that underpin high quality development and recognise the importance of testing and quality control. You will be capable of working both independently and as a technical lead within development teams. You will be articulate, possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work closely with customers where required. The post holder will have excellent problem-solving skills, be self-motivated and have a proven track record in meeting deadlines within a multi-project environment. You will be flexible, adaptable to changes and able to provide innovative solutions. Responsibilities • Take a lead role in the technical design, coding, testing and documentation of code changes required to build systems, implement changes and resolve platform issues, following compliance and best practice standards for security, privacy and accessibility • Liaise with the Business Analysts, Designer and users through all stages of design, development and testing to ensure that developments meet the users’ requirements • Manage own workload and work effectively with others to deliver new developments, support and enhancements to required timescales, including making emergency fixes and ensuring continuity of service • Manage operational activities of development work, attending meetings and providing planning estimates, technical priorities and updates on progress to the delivery or service manager • Work with other developers to ensure that development undertaken fits with platform code patterns and release schedules • Contribute to team planning sessions undertaking solution design for the strategic development of the platforms • Review and make suggestions for improving development processes and procedures, helping the team work together in the most efficient manner and share lessons • Communicate directly with users on technical matters and present options for technical solutions using software demonstrations, walkthroughs and prototypes where appropriate • Provide product reviews and technical advice to Trainers, Functional Analysts and other colleagues as required • Work with 2nd line Functional Analysts to triage and diagnose platform issues • Proactively extend and develop expertise and technical skills through self-development • Undertake other duties commensurate with the role and the grade as may be required Selection criteria – Core Competence Essential selection criteria • • • • • Education to degree level in a computing or IT related subject or able to offer the equivalent in terms of professional experience. The ability to meet tight deadlines with an adaptable and flexible attitude towards the demands of their job. A creative approach to problem-solving. Careful attention to detail and an ability to demonstrate an understanding of the need for programming and documentation standards in development work. The ability to work within, and contribute to, a team environment and build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, users and colleagues within the wider team. Desirable selection criteria • • Some experience of working in or with the higher education institutions. Experience in an Agile Development methodology such as Scrum or DSDM. Job Description 167952 - Senior Analyst Programmer - WebCMS and AWS 2 • • Knowledge of continuous integration methodologies and automated deployment. Experience of developing to the WCAG 2 accessibility standards Selection criteria – Technical • • • • Expertise in supporting Drupal-based CMS systems, including working with modules and themes Proficiency with the tools, languages, and frameworks for Drupal based Website development: PHP/MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS and Responsive Design Proficiency with developing applications using React/Node.js Expertise in developing on the AWS Cloud Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. IT SERVICES The role of IT Services is to ensure that the University of Oxford has the robust, reliable, and high-performing IT facilities it requires to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in teaching, learning, research, administration and strategic planning. IT Services, headed by the University’s Chief Information Officer, has around 320 staff across 2 buildings, an annual revenue budget of £22m and an IT capital plan of £60m across three years. The department is divided into groups covering infrastructure services, projects and programmes, software development, and customer services. Our aim is to attract and retain a workforce that is diverse, skilled, creative, and committed. We encourage flexibility in how we work, and welcome part time and flexible working arrangements. As a department we encourage a Job Description 167952 - Senior Analyst Programmer - WebCMS and AWS 3 culture where we respect each other, are accountable for what we do, where we collaborate, give and receive constructive feedback and challenge one another. IT Services is a place where we value and recognise both our own and the contributions of others. By doing so we want to create a great culture to work in and a place where we all feel we belong. For more information please visit: http://www.it.ox.ac.uk/ University Administration and Services (UAS) University Administration and Services (UAS) is the collective term for the professional services departments of the University. UAS comprises structures to: • • • support the University’s core academic purposes of teaching, learning and research; ensure the University can meet the requirements of government, funding bodies and other external agencies; and facilitate the attainment of the objectives set out in the University’s Strategic Plan. The offices of the UAS sections are spread across the city centre, with the main University Offices located in Wellington Square. For more information please visit: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). Job Description 167952 - Senior Analyst Programmer - WebCMS and AWS 4 If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly hr@it.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Job Description 167952 - Senior Analyst Programmer - WebCMS and AWS 5 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Job Description 167952 - Senior Analyst Programmer - WebCMS and AWS 6
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Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey at the heart of academia? The University of Oxford, renowned globally for its excellence in research and innovation, invites you to be a part of our dynamic IT Services Department as a **Senior Analyst Programmer**. This exciting opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a flexible 20/80 office/remote split, enabling you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. In IT Services, we play a crucial role in providing robust, reliable, and high-performing IT infrastructure to support the diverse needs of teaching, learning, research, and administration within the University. We celebrate diversity and value each team member's contribution, fostering an inclusive and welcoming work culture. **What We Offer** We prioritize the well-being of our employees and it shows through our comprehensive range of benefits: * 30 days of annual leave (excluding the 8 public holidays) * Extensive personal and professional development plans and opportunities to foster growth * A comprehensive range of childcare services to support working parents * Very generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave schemes for growing families * An excellent contributory pension scheme to secure your financial future * Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings * Subsidised membership of the University Sports Centre to promote well-being * Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting * Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans for convenient transportation Moreover, the University hosts a wide array of social groups and sports clubs, making your experience here about much more than just work. **About the Role** As a Senior Analyst Programmer, you will * Join the CMS and Web Platform Team during an exciting phase. The team is spearheading transformative changes in several flagship systems supporting the University's public engagement and research dissemination. We are currently piloting a major project to replace the University's central web-publishing platform, Oxford Mosaic. * Additionally, we are actively involved in projects related to the digital collections of the University's museums. On a broader scale, the University-wide Digital Transformation Project is shaping our institution into an organization capable of achieving ambitious digital goals. * Your role will entail technical work with Drupal on the Acquia Cloud, as well as React/Node.js applications on AWS. * You will collaborate with a friendly, agile team of full-stack developers and functional analysts, contributing to products running on the CMS and AWS platforms Other responsibilities will include: * Leading technical design, coding, testing, and documentation efforts to build new systems, features, and resolve product and platform issues. * You'll also be instrumental in driving forward our strategic development initiatives, including technical architecture and planning. **About You** To excel in this role, you will be: * An innovative and creative developer eager to make a critical contribution to our software products and technical services. * A highly skilled developer experienced in the full development lifecycle, possessing in-depth knowledge of technologies used in CMS-based website development, particularly Drupal, PHP/MySQL, and application development with React/Node.js on AWS. * Articulate, with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively with diverse teams. Your flexibility and adaptability ensure adherence to high-quality software development practices, including rigorous testing and quality control. **Application Process** To apply, please upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV, and details of two referees as part of your online application. The **closing date** for applications is **Monday 16 October at 12:00 noon** , and only applications received before this date will be considered. **Interviews** will be conducted on the **week commencing 30 October** with an aim for face-to-face meetings where possible.
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Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey at the heart of academia? The University of Oxford, renowned globally for its excellence in research and innovation, invites you to be a part of our dynamic IT Services Department as a Senior Analyst Programmer. This exciting opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a flexible 20/80 office/remote split, enabling you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. In IT Services, we play a crucial role in providing robust, reliable, and high-performing IT infrastructure to support the diverse needs of teaching, learning, research, and administration within the University. We celebrate diversity and value each team member's contribution, fostering an inclusive and welcoming work culture. What We Offer We prioritize the well-being of our employees and it shows through our comprehensive range of benefits: 30 days of annual leave (excluding the 8 public holidays) Extensive personal and professional development plans and opportunities to foster growth A comprehensive range of childcare services to support working parents Very generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave schemes for growing families An excellent contributory pension scheme to secure your financial future Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings Subsidised membership of the University Sports Centre to promote well-being Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans for convenient transportation Moreover, the University hosts a wide array of social groups and sports clubs, making your experience here about much more than just work. About the Role As a Senior Analyst Programmer, you will Join the CMS and Web Platform Team during an exciting phase. The team is spearheading transformative changes in several flagship systems supporting the University's public engagement and research dissemination. We are currently piloting a major project to replace the University's central web-publishing platform, Oxford Mosaic. Additionally, we are actively involved in projects related to the digital collections of the University's museums. On a broader scale, the University-wide Digital Transformation Project is shaping our institution into an organization capable of achieving ambitious digital goals. Your role will entail technical work with Drupal on the Acquia Cloud, as well as React/Node.js applications on AWS. You will collaborate with a friendly, agile team of full-stack developers and functional analysts, contributing to products running on the CMS and AWS platforms Other responsibilities will include: Leading technical design, coding, testing, and documentation efforts to build new systems, features, and resolve product and platform issues. You'll also be instrumental in driving forward our strategic development initiatives, including technical architecture and planning. About You To excel in this role, you will be: An innovative and creative developer eager to make a critical contribution to our software products and technical services. A highly skilled developer experienced in the full development lifecycle, possessing in-depth knowledge of technologies used in CMS-based website development, particularly Drupal, PHP/MySQL, and application development with React/Node.js on AWS. Articulate, with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively with diverse teams. Your flexibility and adaptability ensure adherence to high-quality software development practices, including rigorous testing and quality control. Application Process To apply, please upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV, and details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is Monday 16 October at 12:00 noon, and only applications received before this date will be considered. Interviews will be conducted on the week commencing 30 October with an aim for face-to-face meetings where possible.
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