E-learning Systems Developer

Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Information Services Group (ISG) / Learning, Teaching and Web (LTW) / Digital Learning Applications and Media (DLAM)

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 12 months

Together we can do great things. Be part of something bigger. 

The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms. Here you can take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. 

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a e learning developer to join our team and contribute to teaching and learning in a world-leading centre of academic excellence. You will identify, understand and prioritise user requirements and estimate the development time needed for those requirements. They should have good experience of managing development projects from planning to completion. An understanding of accessibility, equality, and GDPR legislation is required.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience writing web applications using PHP 8+ or NextJS
• Good knowledge of SQL
• Experience with automated testing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in working with users to collect and prioritise user requirements
• The ability to prioritise their own workload and tasks for projects with competing deadlines

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. 

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience 
• Working within one of the world’s leading universities 

This post is full-time/ (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

View the full job description 

How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 

• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

   

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. 

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. 

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 5th August 2026.

Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone.

Interviews will be held week beginning 17th August.