Software Developer

Within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Innovation Lab Wales, seeks to appoint a Senior Software Developer to provide effective technical leadership on multiple and diverse projects with a broad range of both internal and external stakeholders.

The overall objective of the software development team is to deliver rapid requirement specification and software prototyping, which will serve as proof-of-concepts (or MVP's) for further proposals and / or development.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring lab technical outputs are delivered to the benefit of our research and digital commercialisation plans and services by understanding both faculty and university needs and subsequently translating those needs into operational outputs; working closely alongside (and leading on technical aspects) colleagues within the faculty and wider university networks in order to do so.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.