Software Developer - Design Factory Bham
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,784 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0476-25 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Design Factory, which provides opportunities for students to work on real-world projects using industrially relevant technology platforms. It also supports Aston University academics to achieve transformational impact by providing a technology resource that bridges the gap between academic research and real-world stakeholders.
You will provide technical leadership to scope, manage, and deliver projects. You will support project teams (student placements and interns) in terms of technical mentoring and ensuring the team works effectively and delivers high-quality projects on time, and meets the expectations of the sponsor. Where appropriate, you will contribute to planning and managing the technical infrastructure of the digital lab and, in support of the lab director, liaise with external stakeholders as required. The post holder is expected to have industrially relevant technical expertise and can act as a mentor to students when preparing for employability, for example, job applications, technical interviews and giving technical talks. You may be asked to give occasional lectures and workshops to Computer Science students on industrially relevant technologies.
Please refer to Aston University benefits page where you can see how Aston recognises the contributions staff make and the comprehensive rewards and benefits packages available for staff.
For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Julien Barney (Business Manager) j.barney@aston.ac.uk
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess your eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.
Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
You will provide technical leadership to scope, manage, and deliver projects. You will support project teams (student placements and interns) in terms of technical mentoring and ensuring the team works effectively and delivers high-quality projects on time, and meets the expectations of the sponsor. Where appropriate, you will contribute to planning and managing the technical infrastructure of the digital lab and, in support of the lab director, liaise with external stakeholders as required. The post holder is expected to have industrially relevant technical expertise and can act as a mentor to students when preparing for employability, for example, job applications, technical interviews and giving technical talks. You may be asked to give occasional lectures and workshops to Computer Science students on industrially relevant technologies.
Please refer to Aston University benefits page where you can see how Aston recognises the contributions staff make and the comprehensive rewards and benefits packages available for staff.
For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Julien Barney (Business Manager) j.barney@aston.ac.uk
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess your eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.
Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
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