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King's College London

Nov 9

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    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • London

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Requirements

  • Education to degree standard and/or equivalent qualification and experience or substantial experience and proven success in a strategically important broad function/specialist area.
  • Good knowledge or working experience of providing designing/developing/supporting one or more applications/systems within Student domain (e.g. SITS, Timetabling (Teaching/Exam), Library Management systems, Admission Portal, InPlace, Kaizen, etc)
  • In-depth expertise of SITS technologies including eVision task development, SRL, StuTalk and Web Services
  • Proactively advocate for the adoption of new technologies and improvements to existing systems that add value to the business
  • Extensive, demonstrable experience in the integration aspects of solution architecture using a variety of protocols and transport mechanisms
  • Evaluate and provide strategic insights into the student solutions domain, influencing the development of service product strategies that align with the college’s long-term objectives
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical architecture for the digital student platforms and solutions, aligning with the vision and goals
  • Design scalable and flexible systems that can cater to the needs of each product vision and accommodate future growth and technology advancements.
  • Architecture, Project Management and Service Management qualifications/experience (e.g. TOGAF, SAFe architecture, ITIL 4)
  • Appreciation of key issues within the HE sector (political, social, economic) and appreciation of how these forces drive technology requirements and solutions
  • Knowledge and experience of Cloud technologies (AWS and Azure) and Integration and API understanding

Responsibilities

  • The overall purpose of this role is to provide expertise in design, develop, and deliver IT solutions that support the university's Student Solutions in alignment with the University 2029 Vision and Education strategy.
  • The work includes developing and shaping technical architecture vision for all the products across Student ART and implementing Student Solutions for the area and contributing to longer-term planning within the context of the University’s broader functions and strategic aims.
  • This role focuses on ensuring that the solutions developed and implemented for the university’s Student Solutions are effective, meet business requirements, and adhere to architectural standards.
  • They will be expected to set quality and professional standards.
  • The role is responsible for creating end-to-end IT solutions, including infrastructure, hardware, and software components, integration with other enterprise systems and for ensuring that each product fits within the broader IT service architecture.
  • Collaboration with Student Product Owners, Solutions Designers, and various IT teams is essential to successfully deliver these solutions.
  • The role will manage a dynamic of solution designers, working alongside other Solution Design Managers to ensure that each assigned product within the Education & Students domain meets business needs, adheres to agreed standards, and fits within architectural requirements.
  • The role will focus on developing the technical vision for solutions, encompassing infrastructure, hardware, and software, integration with other enterprise system to build effective and efficient systems.
  • This role requires deep domain knowledge in Education & Students, expertise in solution architecture, and collaboration with various teams within the IT Directorate to ensure successful implementation and integration of solutions.
  • This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Student Solutions Design Manager position?

The salary range for this position is £51,974 - £61,021 per annum, inclusive of the London Weighting Allowance.

What are the working hours for this role?

This is a full-time post with working hours of 35 hours per week.

Where is the office location for this role?

The office location for this role is at Guy's Campus.

Who should I contact if I have questions about the job?

You can contact Xiaoyan Xu at xiao.xu@kcl.ac.uk for any inquiries regarding the position.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have education to degree standard and/or equivalent qualifications and experience, along with substantial experience and proven success in a relevant field.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement in this role?

Yes, this role provides the opportunity to shape and develop the technical vision for student solutions, which can lead to further career development within the organization.

What are the essential skills required for this job?

Essential skills include knowledge or experience in designing, developing, and supporting applications within the Student domain, expertise in SITS technologies, and extensive experience in solution architecture integration.

Is this role offered on a temporary or permanent basis?

This role is offered on an indefinite basis.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, the position encourages the adoption of new technologies and improvements, providing opportunities for continuous professional development.

Do I need specific experience with cloud technologies for this role?

While it's not an essential requirement, knowledge and experience of cloud technologies (AWS and Azure) is considered a desirable criterion for candidates.

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King's College London

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5001-10,000
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Mission & Purpose

King’s College London is amongst the top 40 universities in the world and top 10 in Europe (THE World University Rankings 2024), and one of England’s oldest and most prestigious universities.  With an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research, King’s maintained its sixth position for ‘research power’ in the UK (2021 Research Excellence Framework).   King's has more than 33,000 students (including more than 12,800 postgraduates) from some 150 countries worldwide, and 8,500 staff. For nearly 200 years, King’s students and staff have used their knowledge and insight to make a positive impact on people, society and the planet. Focused on delivering positive change at home in London, across the UK and around the world, King’s is building on its history of addressing the world’s most urgent challenges head on to accelerate progress, make discoveries and pioneer innovation. Visit the website to find out more about Vision 2029, which sets out bold ambitions for the future of King’s as we look towards our 200th anniversary.

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