Career Opportunities at Queen's

About the job:

To provide IT development and support services that contribute to the implementation, development, administration, and support of University Library computing services, applications, and our hybrid platform. Working as part of a structured graduate training programme, the post-holder will develop and maintain applications and digital services through automation and digital transformation, using local web technologies and databases, while utilising tools like the Microsoft Power Platform for process automation and reporting.

About the person:

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Successful completion, by the date of appointment, of a degree with a significant computing component at 2.1 classification or higher.
• Demonstrable knowledge of using low-code tools (such as the Microsoft Power Platform) to build end-user solutions, workflows, or reports.
• Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON) and server-side programming/scripting languages, with a focus on PHP.
• Knowledge of working with database technologies e.g., MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server.
• Knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting hardware and software within a Windows-based network environment.
• Ability to translate and communicate technical information with clarity and effectiveness to non-technical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate personal initiative.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, schedule, and manage competing work demands to meet tight deadlines.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/. 

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.  For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity. 

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application - http://go.qub.ac.uk/internationalstaffsupport.

Candidate Information