Web Developer

Salary - £38,939 - £41,321 Depending on experience
Permanent and Full Time (37 hours per week)
Hybrid working (50/50)
Location: Wallingford, Lancaster, Bangor (Wales) or Edinburgh


We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.

Are you a Web Developer looking for a unique opportunity to make a national impact? If so, join our team! 

The post holder will play a key role in developing and maintaining the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology’s (UKCEH) digital presence. They will be responsible for enhancing, upgrading, building, and provisioning Drupal websites and other web assets to a high standard, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and aligned with organisational objectives. In addition, the role offers opportunities to collaborate with the Information Security team to help manage and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities across UKCEH’s digital infrastructure. 

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Develop maintain and optimise Drupal themes using Twig, SASS, CSS and JavaScript  
• Build and maintain custom modules to extent Drupal functionality.  
• Work with core Drupal APIs and third-party modules to integrate new features and functionality. 
• Stay current with Drupal core updates and wider ecosystem.  
• Manage code using Git and GitHub 
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and issues. 
• Set up content for the UKCEH websites in accordance with brand and accessibility guidelines.  
• Train end users and create training material.  
• Manage Support tickets and communicate with end users in a timely manner.  
• Work collaboratively with Communications & Engagement and Business Development Teams to provide input and direction to information architecture, design, content templates and functional specifications. 
• Assist in the management of the web hosting provision for UKCEH's Drupal websites - currently via Pantheon. 

For the role we are looking for somebody who: 

• Experienced Drupal web developer (2+ years). 
• Experience of managing web hosting provision Drupal 10 including experience with Views and other key modules along with creating and maintaining custom modules and themes. 
• Knowledge of Drupal 10 
• Knowledge of both front- and back-end development 
• Knowledge of developing accessible websites and applications 
• A degree (2:1 or higher) in computer science or equivalent 
• Understanding of the digital environment for research institutes 
• Drush, Composer, PHP, JavaScript / jQuery, HTML, Responsive CSS and Sass, Twig, Git. 
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-specialist audiences. 
• Linux command line scripting 
• Knowledge of Drupal 10 
• Knowledge of both front- and back-end development 
• Knowledge of developing accessible websites and applications 
• A degree (2:1 or higher) in computer science or equivalent 
• Understanding of the digital environment for research institutes 
• Drush, Composer, PHP, JavaScript / jQuery, HTML, Responsive CSS and Sass, Twig, Git. 
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-specialist audiences. 
• Linux command line scripting 

Desirable Skills

• Drupal 11

• Using MS SharePoint and Teams 
• Web analytics and reporting 
• Pantheon toolset, including Terminus. 

• Cloudflare

• Knowledge of JavaScript front-end frameworks 

• Static Site Generators

Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enrich society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.  
 

As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:  

• 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure  
• 10% employer pension contribution  
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)  
• 24/7 access to support for physical, mental, social, health, or financial wellbeing, plus trained Welfare Officers  

• Flexible Working Opportunities

And Much More…

You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute committed to recruiting talented people like you, supporting your career progression, and giving you the environment and resources you need to thrive at UKCEH.  

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application. If you are considering pursuing self-sponsorship, please indicate this in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process. 

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