Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Developer

Company:
University of South Wales

Salary: £41,064 to £47,389 a year

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Pontypridd, CF37 1DL

Working pattern:
Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type:
Permanent

Posting date: 27 Aug 2026

Closing date: 10 Sept 2026

The University of South Wales is a vibrant and exciting place to work which offers a range of benefits including 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), Flexible working, Parental Leave, Childcare facilities, Sport facilities and an excellent pension.

A key enabler for the University’s 2030 strategy is operational transformation that states we will:

- Support and take pride in our focused, talented, and ambitious staff.

- Maintain an inclusive workforce, champion diversity, foster collaboration, and well-being.

- Provide flexible, digitally enhanced environments to encourage innovative teaching, research & collaborative work practices.

- Embrace effective and efficient service delivery to support long-term sustainability.

- Grow and diversify our income to generate surpluses for re-investment in our core purpose.

The University’s IT (Information Technology) Services support delivery of this strategy by providing high quality technology, solutions, and services to support the web presence, corporate, learning and teaching, and research operations of the University and we have a proven record in responding to customer needs using innovative and evolving technologies.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Developer to join our Software Development team within IT Services. This is a key role in driving forward transformational initiatives across the University, as we embark on several major projects. You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software solutions that support strategic goals. Acting as a technical leader, you will mentor other developers, promote best practices, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and innovative applications that meet evolving business needs.

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.

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