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IT Services is a key department that ensures that the University has robust, reliable and high-performing IT facilities it requires to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in teaching, learning, research and administration. We value and recognise our own and the contribution of others, creating a great culture to work in and a place where we all feel we belong.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Developer Identity Access Management to join us on a permanent basis.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.
A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
An excellent contributory pension scheme.
Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

Working alongside experienced team members to build and develop on our existing IAM infrastructure and supporting the team in business-as-usual activities as well as contributing to IAM projects.

The postholder, in consultation with technical experts within the team, will have responsibility for software development, systems design, implementation, testing, and contributing to project work packages identified, commensurate with skills and experience.

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Team support the systems that play a vital role in providing services underpinning University IT systems and business processes within the collegiate University: the post holder will, as a member of the IAM team, have shared responsibility for the range of services it offers during the lifetime of the post.

About You

Ability to develop and deploy applications using Java/J2EE together with web-based application development using e.g Apache, PostgreSQL/MySQL
Programming skills in one or more scripting languages such as bash, Python, Perl
Experience with source code management tools (e.g. subversion, git)
Data modelling of multiple many to many relationships using a common representation syntax (e.g. XML, relational database, directory)

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

A covering letter/supporting statement
Your CV
The details of two referees

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