Database Developer

Database Developer

Salary: Between £25,699 - £29,433 p.a. pro rata (depending on experience)

(£12,761 - £14,615 p.a. for 18 hours per week)

Job type: Two-year fixed term appointment (with a possibility of a year extension)

Hours: 18 hours per week

St John's College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint an experienced Database Developer.

In this key role, you will work within the Computer Support Department ensuring the College systems run smoothly and meet users needs by providing bespoke programming and database administration services under the direction of the Computer Services Manager.

The successful candidate will have a good level of general education, probably to degree level, together with a formal computing qualification and/or appropriate experience. We are looking for an individual with an awareness of issues relating to computer security, the Data Protection Act, Health and Safety regulations and software copyright. Together with a good level of competence of computer administration in Windows and Unix environments. You will also possess knowledge of commonly used database technologies and scripting languages - SQL and VB or C++ are key tools; and knowledge of SharePoint, Drupal, .Net and Active Directory are useful.

The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a contributory defined benefit pension scheme, 36 days' annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) access to a ‘cash plan' healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch (subject to a monetary limit and relevant working hours), free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site.

For further details and an application form please click the apply button

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on 8 May 2017.

Interviews are expected to be held on 18 May 2017.