Junior Python/AWS Developer

Overview

IT Services at the University of Sheffield provide a full range of complex IT and technology-enabled services that support education, research, workplace, corporate services and infrastructure enablers to all our staff and students. This large and highly innovative department is undergoing a significant amount of change as it establishes itself as a key enterprise IT partner that works across the University, with stakeholders and key partners to deliver enterprise-wide products and services in line with strategic aims.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Support with the standardisation and modernisation of legacy integrations using current modern tools and Python.
• Work with senior colleagues to develop new applications and learn about designing and setting up our AWS cloud environments using reliable, scalable and secure tools
• Follow team processes and standards for development, including writing clear documentation, adding logging and error handling, and sharing knowledge with colleagues
• Help identify where processes could be automated and contribute to implementing automation, testing, security and maintenance improvements
• Maintain existing systems, applications, integrations and data processing supported by the team
• Work as part of project and Scrum teams, and sometimes independently, on a variety of projects
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

Essential or desirable

Stage(s) assessed at

Have a good honours degree in a related subject area, equivalent qualifications or significant equivalent experience

Essential

Application

Experience developing systems using Python, or other programming languages such as Java or NodeJS

Essential

Application

Experience working with databases like MySQL, MongoDB or Oracle

Essential

Interview

Understanding of how to build integrations using APIs and modern tools

Essential

Interview

Experience working collaboratively as part of a team, using tools like Git and Jira

Essential

Interview

Ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in code and integrations

Essential

Interview

Awareness of software quality practices such as testing, version control and documentation

Essential

Interview

Willingness to learn about AWS cloud environments and work towards certification

Essential

Application

Experience with continuous integration/deployment, containerisation or other DevOps practices

Desirable

Interview

Some exposure to integration work between different systems

Desirable

Interview

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact it-services-recruitment@sheffield.ac.uk

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.