Digital Solutions Developer
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,784 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0725-25 |
Summary
Aston University is a forward-thinking institution committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation. As part of its ambitious 2030 Strategy, the University aims to transform lives through impactful teaching, pioneering research, and strong community engagement, driving social and economic progress locally and globally. To support these strategic goals, Aston is investing in cutting-edge digital infrastructure and data capabilities. We are seeking a skilled Digital Solutions Developer to join our team and play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining innovative solutions to complex business problems.
Reporting to the Cloud and Data Manager you will work within the Cloud Team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain cutting-edge digital solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity across the University. You will work with technologies such as Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Box and TOPdesk, integrating artificial intelligence where appropriate. As a technical specialist, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders, provide expert support, and assist Cloud Engineers in maintaining a stable, secure, and highly available IT environment.
This post is a fantastic opportunity to work with the latest cloud-based technologies in a fast-paced yet friendly enterprise environment.
What we offer?
Located on an accessible, green campus boasting excellent facilities, with sustainability and the environment at its heart, our professional services benefit from flexible working hours and a dynamic working style to achieve outstanding results for all.
Aston University is an inclusive, dynamic and vibrant campus found within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
We offer a generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University closure days.
Flexible working hours and a dynamic working style, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
Discounted membership for our on-site gym with swimming pool.
Several other employee benefit programs and salary sacrifice schemes – see Rewards and Benefits | Aston University
For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Jethran Waugh, Cloud And Data Manager (J.B.S.Waugh@aston.ac.uk)
Reporting to the Cloud and Data Manager you will work within the Cloud Team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain cutting-edge digital solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity across the University. You will work with technologies such as Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Box and TOPdesk, integrating artificial intelligence where appropriate. As a technical specialist, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders, provide expert support, and assist Cloud Engineers in maintaining a stable, secure, and highly available IT environment.
This post is a fantastic opportunity to work with the latest cloud-based technologies in a fast-paced yet friendly enterprise environment.
What we offer?
Located on an accessible, green campus boasting excellent facilities, with sustainability and the environment at its heart, our professional services benefit from flexible working hours and a dynamic working style to achieve outstanding results for all.
Aston University is an inclusive, dynamic and vibrant campus found within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
We offer a generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University closure days.
Flexible working hours and a dynamic working style, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
Discounted membership for our on-site gym with swimming pool.
Several other employee benefit programs and salary sacrifice schemes – see Rewards and Benefits | Aston University
For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Jethran Waugh, Cloud And Data Manager (J.B.S.Waugh@aston.ac.uk)
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