Data Solutions Developer

You must submit a supporting statement with your application, without this, your application will not be shortlisted., We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Integration Developer who will design, develop and implement secure, scalable and reliable integration solutions. You will work closely with senior developers, architects, data engineers and analysts, contributing to innovative projects and helping deliver modern, high-quality solutions in a collaborative and fast-moving environment., * Design, develop, and implement scalable, secure, and efficient application integrations.

• Collaborate with architects, senior developers, managers, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Implement efficient processes for data integration, extraction, transformation, and loading to ensure seamless connectivity between systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, performance bottlenecks, and data inconsistencies.
• Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation, including integration workflows, configuration details, and error-handling processes.
• Adhere to best practices in code reusability, maintainability, and performance optimization.
• Leverage tools and processes for source control, continuous integration, and deployment to maintain high-quality delivery pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to coding standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide knowledge sharing and support to colleagues by offering training or upskilling in integration technologies where appropriate.
• Stay informed on industry trends and advancements in integration and data management technologies.

If you are passionate about development, integration and data, we would be keen to hear from you. Previous experience with Microsoft Azure is desirable but not essential; for the right candidate, we will provide the training and support needed to develop your skills and succeed in the role., * Bachelors/Post graduate degree.

• Proven experience in a relevant role, such as Integration Developer, Data Developer, or similar.
• Hands-on experience designing and building integrations with tools and technologies such as Logic-based application workflows, Event-driven architecture and message brokers, Cloud-based integration platforms and serverless functions, Data integration and ETL tools.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON/XML data formats, and integration patterns.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and DevOps principles.
• Experience delivering/Contributing to technical documentation such as High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and working within Agile teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• A growth mindset with a willingness to learn and explore new technologies independently.

Desired

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Integration tools (e.g., Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Functions, or Data Factory).
• Understanding of enterprise integration patterns and familiarity with event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of data quality, master data management, or metadata management concepts.
• Experience working with modern API management platforms.
• Exposure to Agile frameworks, such as SAFe Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Knowledge of security principles for data transmission and integration workflows.
• Relevant certifications in integration technologies, cloud platforms, or DevOps practices (e.g., Microsoft Azure).
• Practical experience using Python for integration adapters, Azure Functions, automation, or testing.
• Working knowledge of Azure API Management (APIM), including policies, products, subscriptions, security, and API versioning.
• Practical awareness of modern API and service security, including Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth 2.0, Azure Key Vault, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Awareness of modern lakehouse concepts and integration with layered data platforms, including Delta Lake and raw/curated data layers.
• Exposure to Spark / Databricks and PySpark or Spark SQL for collaborating with data engineering teams and troubleshooting end-to-end data flows.
• Experience with automated unit/integration testing, operational monitoring, alerting, runbooks, retries, and dead-letter handling for reliable integrations.
• Hands-on awareness of modern CI/CD and environment promotion using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Awareness of infrastructure-as-code approaches such as Bicep or Terraform and experience modernising legacy ETL or middleware solutions into cloud-native integration patterns.

• Hybrid Working - Minimum of 5 days per month in the office
• 10% Performance related bonus
• 30 Days holiday and maximum of 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Sick pay
• 4 Discretionary Christmas Closure Days
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Service time - 3 Volunteer days per year
• Free onsite parking & Bike racks
• Annual leave purchase scheme - up to a maximum of 10 days (subject to national minimum wage requirements)
• Student Discount (access to Totum, Unidays & Student Beans)
• CycleScheme
• TechScheme
• Opportunities for formal training and professional certification
• Free access to Linkedin Learning
• Free access to Future Learn short courses
• Potential for internal promotion and advancement

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are an inclusive and welcoming employer that encourages a wide range of applicants. We embrace diversity and want everyone to be able to bring their whole selves to work and succeed. This is in line with King’s College London (KCL).

About King’s Service Centre

King’s Service Centre is home to an innovative and forward thinking service team supporting the services of King’s College London University. We’ve brought highly skilled career opportunities to Cornwall since 2015, through recruiting locally, investing in staff training and development, and Apprenticeships. King’s Service Centre provides first-line support to the 50,000 strong King’s College London community of students, academics, researchers and professional staff - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support provided includes;

• Estates & Facilities Service Desk
• IT Service Desk
• HR & Payroll Service Desk
• Residences Service Desk
• Student Service’s Service Desk
• IT Technical support
• Business Operations
• Student Admissions Service Desk

The roles available at King’s Service Centre are varied, from Service Desk Analyst and Business Administrator, to Network Engineer or Project Manager.

For all our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part time work, reduced hours, hybrid working and flexible start and finish times. Unfortunately, we cannot promise to agree to your original request, but we do promise not to judge you for asking and to consider the possibility.

Join the Data Solutions team at King’s Service Centre and play a key role in shaping and delivering the integrations that connect our critical systems and data across the organisation.