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Student Systems Developer

Park Royal
1 week ago
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The London School of Science & Technology (LSST) is one of UK’s leading, largest and fastest growing independent higher education provider with over 8000 students, 6 campuses and 3 university partnerships.

The team behind LSST is passionately committed to transforming lives by providing excellent education. We believe no matter what your background, your age or personal circumstances everyone is entitled to access a good education. We have one of the highest National Student Survey scores of 96.7%, placing us in the top 15 in the UK.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Student System Developer to support existing and new programmes.

The Student Systems Developer will be responsible for the development, integration, and ongoing support of the School’s student-facing systems, including the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), student records, e-assessment, and digital learning platforms. The role will ensure that these systems are efficient, user-friendly, accessible, and capable of supporting high-quality teaching, learning, and student experience.

Key Responsibilities

System Development & Maintenance

  • Develop, configure, and maintain core student systems (e.g., VLE, student records systems, assessment platforms, portals).
  • Design and implement new features, modules, and integrations with other University systems.
  • Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements, including accessibility, GDPR, and data protection.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues, escalating to third-party vendors where appropriate.

    Digital Learning & Student Support Systems

  • Support academic and professional services staff with the effective use of student systems (e.g., Moodle, Panopto, Turnitin, JotForms, e-Assessment tools).
  • Provide technical expertise in the development of workflows, data integrations, and online learning resources.
  • Contribute to the implementation of digital transformation projects, ensuring scalability and sustainability.

    Collaboration & Training

  • Work closely with Learning Technologists, Academic staff, Registry, and IT Services to deliver excellent digital and student services.
  • Provide training and documentation for staff and students on system use and best practice.
  • Liaise with external suppliers, auditors, and partners to ensure robust support and compliance.

    Quality Assurance & Reporting

  • Monitor system performance, reliability, and usage, producing reports and recommendations.
  • Support quality assurance processes related to student systems and data integrity.
  • Keep up to date with sector developments, emerging technologies, and best practices in student systems management.

    Key Systems the Role Will Support

  • Develop, customise, and maintain University websites and portals using WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, and relevant frameworks.
  • Ensure web systems are accessible, responsive, and integrated effectively with core student systems.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for website-related issues.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver engaging, user-friendly web content.

    Web Development & Support

  • Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle) – customisation, integration, plugin development, and support.
  • Student Records System – integrations with enrolment, progression, and assessment workflows.
  • Assessment & Feedback Tools – Turnitin, e-Assessment platforms, and related integrations.
  • Video & Content Management Systems – Panopto, WordPress, website and intranet platforms.
  • Survey & Feedback Tools – EvaSys, JotForms, E-Forms, and similar platforms.
  • Authentication & Integration Services – API integrations, SSO (Single Sign-On), and system interoperability with University IT infrastructure.

    Person Specification

    Essential:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Proven experience developing and supporting student systems, VLEs, or equivalent enterprise applications.
  • Strong proficiency in programming and web technologies, including:

    • PHP, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript

    • Python, Node.js

    • Laravel and other PHP frameworks

    • WordPress (customisation, plugins, integrations)

  • Experience integrating systems using APIs and web services.
  • Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server) and data structures.
  • Understanding of accessibility standards, data protection, and information security.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to train and support non-technical users.

    Desirable:

  • Experience in Higher Education or Further Education environment.
  • Knowledge of additional e-learning and student systems such as Panopto, Turnitin, EvaSys, JotForms, and assessment platforms.
  • Familiarity with cloud hosting environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Experience with version control (e.g., Git/GitHub) and agile development practices.
  • Project management skills and experience delivering system upgrades or new implementations

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