Queen’s University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland, with a distinguished heritage and history. With over 24,000 students, 3,700 staff and an annual turnover of some £300m, Queen’s University Belfast plays a unique leadership role in Northern Ireland. As a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, Queen’s University Belfast combines excellence in research and education with a student centred ethos.
The post holder will work within the Learning and Teaching Support Division’s, Business Services team, on the implementation, development, administration and support of the University’s online business services and student recruitment management applications.
Main activities include:
- Work as part of the Queens Online Business Services team to identify, develop and implement appropriate business solutions.
- Use appropriate technologies and applications to ensure the continuity, performance and security or systems and services.
- Design and deliver specialist IT solutions to ensure high levels of service quality and effectiveness.
- Lead teams engaged in projects as required
- Collect, analyse and present reports and results to inform decision making within relevant areas.
- Provide specialist/professional advice, information and assistance to users – either directly or through the Helpdesk – to resolve problems and to maximise service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Our five core values (Integrity, Connected, Ambition, Respect, Excellence) have been developed by staff and students. They express our shared understanding of what we believe, how we aim to behave and what we aspire to be as an international organisation.
The successful candidate will have:
- A primary or higher honours degree or equivalent qualification in a discipline with a significant computing element. (at least 50%)
Or
At least 4 years professional development experience using two of the following JavaScript . C#, Microsoft .NET or PHP to develop online applications and services
- 3 years’ professional programming experience in the development of online applications and services running on Microsoft platforms using .NET and JavaScript
- Experience of developing applications for a modern CRM (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce)
- Understanding of current web technologies and system development techniques, standards and practices.
- Ability to share technical experience and knowledge with other developers
- Must be able to work with and motivate technical and non-technical staff.
- May be asked to work evenings and weekends to meet project deadlines.
For full job details and essential/desirable criteria please refer to the candidate information link by clicking apply. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria on your application form.
Further information about the Directorate can be found at http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/InformationServices/
Informal enquiries may be directed to Nicola Ellis, email: n.ellis@qub.ac.uk
Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 10 April 2019
Salary scale: £33,199 - £39,610 per annum (potential to progress to £43,266 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution)
Closing date: Friday 27 March 2019
For full job details and essential/desirable criteria please refer to the candidate information link on our website by clicking apply.
You must clearly demonstrate how you are meeting the criteria on your application form. For further information or assistance contact Resourcing Team, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN.
Telephone (028) 9097 3044 or email on resourcing@qub.ac.uk
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.
Ref: 19/107274
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