Principal Engineer (SIS Project)

at  University of the West of England

JOB REFERENCE

R07331
This is an exciting opportunity, over an eighteen-month contract, to take a leading role in designing and delivering the application integration solutions that will enable the University’s Student Information System (SIS) Project to be successful. The SIS Project aims to replace the current in-house student records application with Ellucian Banner, as part of a wider programme of work to improve student experience and business process efficiency.
Working with an exceptional team of Principal Engineers you will be supporting delivery leads and teams of engineers and analysts and collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the University.
Contributing technical expertise to procurement, project planning and solution delivery, you will act as a technical leader for application integration teams ensuring development is aligned to the University’s 2030 Strategy and architectural roadmaps.
Specifically, you will work with the University’s Microsoft Azure based Integration Platform to deliver effective integration solutions that enable the specific business process enhancements identified in the project.

Your key responsibilities include:

• contributing to enterprise architecture roadmaps in application development and software integration which support the university strategic aims
• providing complex specialist technical consultancy in the areas of technology choice, software and system design, development frameworks and standards
• maintaining and applying up to date, specialist knowledge of application development and software integration in the design of solutions
• identifying and promoting opportunities for innovation or use of emerging technologies to enable the strategic aims of the university.

IT Services is committed to delivering exceptional performance from the University’s information technology systems and invest in the people who design, develop and support them. IT Services works in a hybrid way offering the flexibility to work both on campus and at home depending on project or team needs.
You will be joining us during a time of major change to the Line of Business systems, a programme of cloud optimisation of our application estate and a large strategic programme of activity, so if you are looking for a varied role that will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop as a technical leader within a complex organisation, we would love to hear from you.

ADD YOUR INDIVIDUALITY TO OURS

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or racially minoritised candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however, all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

ADVICE TO APPLICANTS

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

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• UWE reserves the right to close the advert early if required.

WHERE IS THIS ROLE BASED?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Your key responsibilities include:

• contributing to enterprise architecture roadmaps in application development and software integration which support the university strategic aims
• providing complex specialist technical consultancy in the areas of technology choice, software and system design, development frameworks and standards
• maintaining and applying up to date, specialist knowledge of application development and software integration in the design of solutions
• identifying and promoting opportunities for innovation or use of emerging technologies to enable the strategic aims of the university