{"id":596,"date":"2026-10-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/?post_type=job&#038;p=596"},"modified":"2026-10-08T11:15:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T10:15:08","slug":"senior-application-developer-post-ref-nu8126","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/job\/senior-application-developer-post-ref-nu8126\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Application Developer (Post Ref: NU8126)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Senior Application Developer (Post Ref: NU8126)<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-blue-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f611be13 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f44fb481 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"closing-date\">Closing date:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>28 October 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"interviews\">Interviews:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>18 November 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b827052 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-5-font-size\" id=\"salary\">Salary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a335,608 \u2013 38,784 per annum<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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id=\"tab-overview-575acc45-0\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-overview-575acc45-0\" data-tab-id=\"overview-575acc45-0\">Overview<\/button><button id=\"tab-job-description-575acc45-1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-job-description-575acc45-1\" data-tab-id=\"job-description-575acc45-1\">Job Description<\/button><button id=\"tab-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" data-tab-id=\"benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\">Benefits of working here<\/button><button id=\"tab-certifications-575acc45-3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"tab has-secondary-font-family\" aria-controls=\"panel-certifications-575acc45-3\" data-tab-id=\"certifications-575acc45-3\">Certifications<\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\" data-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-overview-575acc45-0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-overview-575acc45-0\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"overview-575acc45-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p class=\"has-5-font-size\">Birmingham Newman University is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Application Developer to join our Digital &amp; IT Services team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-6-font-size\">Reporting to the Application Architect, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, integrating and supporting the University\u2019s applications and digital services. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically capable developer to work across a varied application estate and contribute to the ongoing improvement, security and reliability of our IT services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting a range of University applications and services, including corporate and education systems, integrations, web applications, databases and development tooling. You will investigate and resolve complex technical issues, provide technical escalations from the IT Support Team, proactively identify potential problems and contribute to preventing service failures. You will also support application and database patching, security improvements, incident and problem management, and the documentation of technical solutions and changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The successful candidate will have strong experience in application support, development and implementation, together with demonstrable knowledge in one or more relevant application specialisms. You will have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate complex issues, identify root causes and develop effective solutions. You will be able to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences and work effectively with colleagues across the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have practical programming experience, including proficiency in C#, SQL or other application development languages, and experience working with REST APIs. You will have a sound understanding of database concepts and experience of reading and writing SQL. Experience of ITIL practices, application security, authentication and authorisation, project-level development, API design and database administration would be advantageous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, has a customer-focused approach and is able to work collaboratively while also operating independently. You will have the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement, develop team processes and documentation, and share your technical knowledge with colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The role is campus-based at Birmingham Newman University and requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends when required. A basic DBS check will also be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further details about this role are available from:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:recruitment@newman.ac.uk\">recruitment@newman.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-job-description-575acc45-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-job-description-575acc45-1\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"job-description-575acc45-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/10\/NU8126.pdf\">Senior Application Developer (PDF &#8211; 427KB)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"benefits-of-working-here-575acc45-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<p>Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/staff-benefits\/\" ><span>Staff Benefits<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-newman-tab\" id=\"panel-certifications-575acc45-3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-certifications-575acc45-3\" data-tab-panel=\"true\" data-tab-id=\"certifications-575acc45-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"tab-block-content content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/s960_Disability_Confident_Employer.webp\" alt=\"disability confident employer logo\" class=\"wp-image-32\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"https:\/\/emea.dcv.ms\/Fexi125bRU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Apply now<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/work-at-birmingham-newman\/\">back to all vacancies<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Closing date: 28 October 2026 Interviews: 18 November 2026 Salary: \u00a335,608 \u2013 38,784 per annum Full\/Part time: Full-time \/ Permanent Hours per week 37 &lt; back to all vacancies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-596","job","type-job","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job\/596","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}