Senior Web Developer
University of Edinburgh
As a Senior Web Developer, you will lead the ongoing development and support of the central EdWeb 2 platform, a Drupal-based web service powering hundreds of environments and millions of users. You will set technical direction, architect complex features, and uphold coding standards at scale, while mentoring a team of developers in an agile, continuous-improvement environment. You will work within the WAC team to promote open-source software and bring emerging technologies into production. This role offers significant impact across the University’s online presence and student and staff experiences.
Pay / Benefits- competitive salary
- hybrid working pattern
- flexible working patterns
- generous annual leave
- defined benefits pension scheme
- staff discounts
- lead development and ongoing support of central web services (EdWeb 2)
- architect and implement enterprise-level Drupal features
- champion coding standards, testing, and quality practices
- mentor and support mid-level and junior developers
- promote agile, continuous-improvement development
- collaborate within the WAC team and open-source initiatives
- shape a platform relied on by the entire University
- deep Drupal expertise
- strong PHP skills
- strong front-end capabilities
- creative, adaptable problem-solver
- enthusiasm for emerging technologies and bringing them into mainstream use
- experience leading technical direction and mentoring others
- collaborative
- mentoring
- adaptability
- Drupal
- PHP
- front-end development
Reference: WJ-747_30246197