[New Job Opening] Open Real Developer x 2 job Vacancy in The Open University UK, Milton Keynes

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Job Details:
Company name : The Open University UK
Position Name :
Open Real Developer x 2
Location:
Milton Keynes
Job ID :
1258a611269581d3
Description : Unit : Institute of Educational Technology
Salary : £34,304 to £41,526
Location : Milton Keynes
Please quote reference : 19458
FTC / duration: 12 months /Full time. Remote with some travel to Milton Keynes
Closing Date : 3 March, 2022 – 12:00
Change your career, change lives
The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. The Institute of Educational Technology (IET) is a global leader in the field of pedagogy, known for advancing open and distance learning globally. For over 50 years IET has established a world-class reputation for pioneering the way education can be advanced with innovative technology, driven by our researcher experts who lead in distance learning at-scale in learning, teaching and industry.
The role
The post-holder is responsible for carrying out web and software development and support for a variety of educational technology innovation projects and key institutional activities. Work will involve developing Augmented Reality applications for mobile and smart glasses, web-based backend systems and services, and working in collaboration with other areas of the university and potentially with other partner institutions to deliver on a variety of project technical objectives and to create services in support of the OU’s strategic plan. The role also involves the oversight and management of a suite of technologies associated with particular projects, acting as the lead developer for that suite of services.
Skills and Experience
Do you have:
A higher educational qualification or relevant work experience.
Knowledge and experience of good web and user interface (HCI) design and standards (e.g., IEEE, W3C).
Knowledge and experience of Agile software development methods and standards. Experience of Augmented Reality Application Development (e.g., in C# and Unity3D, or WebXR).
Experience of server-side development using web frameworks and content management systems, PHP based in particular (e.g. Moodle).
Strong programming and software design skills including recent experience and demonstrable knowledge in the effective specification, design, development, production or integration of software solutions and systems.
If so, you are exactly the kind of person we are looking for More information and a full job specification can be found here: Job Description.
If you would like to discuss the particulars of this post before making an application, please email Resourcing-Hub@open.ac.uk.
What you get in return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.
We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.
How to apply
Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed following the instructions below and clicking the “APPLY NOW” link below. Applications submitted via 3rd party websites will not be considered.
Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.
To apply for this role please submit the following;
CV
Personal statement, up to 1,000 words, you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.
The above documents will need to be submitted as one attachment during the application process, please include the personal statement followed by the CV in this document.
To ensure your file is uploaded to our system correctly, please make sure your document is saved with the following file name as appropriate to the vacancy you are applying for: reference, surname, first initial.
You will need to have your documents ready ahead of submitting the electronic application.
APPLY NOW
Closing date: 03 March 2022 – midday
Interview date: TBC
You will receive updates regarding your application from resourcing-applications@open.ac.uk. Please ensure this email address is added to your list of trusted senders. Please also keep an eye on your junk folder to ensure you do not miss any important updates regarding this role.
You can view your application communications on the Candidate portal.
Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions.
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