Software Developer jobs in United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Posted Monday 19 January 2026 at 01:00

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Salary: c£47,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience) + comprehensive benefits package

Jisc grade: TSO3

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Reports into: Head of Software Development

Working style: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office. We have hubs located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.

For 30 years Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used.

We are uniquely positioned to protect, promote and lead the sector in digital and data transformation, making a difference to students, communities and society. Together, we are

working to build a better digital future for education and research.

Raise your potential through our culture of lifelong learning. At Jisc, we're all about growth, so embrace new challenges, sharpen your skills and shape a career that excites you.

The role:

As a Full Stack Software Engineer in one of our OpenAthens development scrum teams, you’ll use your technical expertise and collaborative skills to enhance OpenAthens products. You’ll work across front-end and back-end development, contributing to software improvements that support secure, seamless access for millions of users worldwide.

What you’ll be doing:

• Build your knowledge of OpenAthens products, our development process, and technical environment.
• Collaborate with your scrum team (developers, testers, product owner), the Technical Design Authority, and other stakeholders to understand product changes, create technical designs, and plan implementation.
• Use your technical skills and experience to deliver high-quality product changes.
• Ensure all work meets agreed quality standards (Definition of Done).
• Contribute to team performance improvements and product discovery initiatives.
• Continuously develop your own skills and knowledge.
• Foster strong working relationships across OpenAthens.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-scale applications.
• Ability to write high-quality, maintainable code.
• Strong fluency in Java for backend development.
• Familiarity with modern Java-based API frameworks such as Spring Boot or Jersey for building RESTful APIs.
• Experience in developing web applications using modern front-end frameworks like Angular or React.
• A collaborative approach to working with team members, the Technical Design Authority, and other stakeholders.
• Motivation and ability to continuously learn new technologies, techniques, and soft skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and trust with internal and external stakeholders.

It would be a bonus if you have a relevant qualification. For example,degreeor equivalent demonstrable development experience gained in a similar role.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements, but you feel this role is perfect for you. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices.

Why work for us?

At Jisc, every role is meaningful, and every individual is valued. We foster a culture of continuous learning and personal growth, offering opportunities to develop new skills and make a real impact in education and research. With a strong focus on work-life balance, we embrace flexible working that prioritises outcomes over hours, empowering you to create a rhythm that energises both your professional and personal life.

Jisc’s culture is powered by our four guiding principles: putting customers first, driving innovation, creating impact, and championing inclusive collaboration to deliver sustainable outcomes and shape a better future.

Discover the amazing benefits we provide! Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes three closure days over Christmas
• Buy up to an additional 5 days leave during the flexible benefits window
• A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, mental health first aiders and support
• A company culture of continuous learning with access to thousands of LinkedIn Learning courses, and lots of resources and opportunities to support your development
• Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office
• Financial well-being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support and resources to help you make the most of your money
• A wide range of discounts and cashback from retailers and big-name high-street stores
• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental, maternity and paternity and co-parental leave as well as opportunity for career breaks
• Support your volunteering with up to 3 days volunteer leave

Equity, diversity and inclusion:

Jisc believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging.

We work hard to create an equitable experience for our candidates and workforce which embraces all aspects of their identity including race and ethnicity, religion and belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, trans identities, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, or veteran status.

Application process:

Please let us know how we can best accommodate you throughout the recruitment process. We’re committed to making our process accessible and comfortable for everyone - just tell us what works best for you.

Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls!

We’re really looking forward to getting to know the real you. While we encourage the use of AI tools to help you get started on your CV or cover letter, we encourage you to review your application before submitting. Make sure it truly reflects your own voice, experiences, and personality.

If you are currently a Jisc employee, please apply through your Dayforce Employee profile.

We have a thorough background screening process that verifies the details you share with us in your CV and your application. Any inaccurate information supplied during the application stages can lead to a job offer being withdrawn.

Sponsorship:

Jisc has an active sponsor licence to recruit on a Skilled worker visa basis. Candidates wishing to apply who require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevantHome Office criteria. Jisc does not offer any financial re-imbursement towards the applicant costs, such as re-location, skilled worker visa and dependant costs or the immigration health charge.