Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organisation proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge. We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to be part of our Customer Solutions team and who will be responsible for the delivery of solutions in My Cambridge, Cambridge Login and Core Identity. The Senior Full Stack Developer will provide new features and functionalities and be responsible for collaborating with a cohesive team that works efficiently together, in a supportive and rewarding environment. The role involves working with a wide range of stakeholders and will require initiative and excellent verbal and written communication.   Why Cambridge? At Cambridge, our unwavering commitment is to excel in education, learning, and research on a global scale. With a presence in over 170 countries, we empower millions of individuals, unlocking their potential and enabling their success. From dedicated teachers shaping young minds to visionary researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge, we embody a relentless pursuit of enlightenment, curiosity, and understanding. We embrace change as an opportunity for growth and progress, constantly adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Collaboration and attentive listening are at the heart of our journey, as we work hand in hand with our customers and each other to innovate and discover more effective ways to achieve our goals. We believe people thrive in an environment where Trust and Empowerment are at the forefront, which is why all our new team members are provided regularisation on their first day so they can start #PursuingPotential from day one. Joining Cambridge means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. Beyond that, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the perfect environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential.   What can you get from Cambridge? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches, expanding your horizons and enriching your understanding of different cultures. We value your wellbeing and offer stability, fostering your professional and personal growth through internal and external activities and training sessions to help enrich your skillset. Enjoy work-life balance flexibility through our range of options, including flexible schedules, hybrid work arrangements, and generous paid leave. As a regular employee on Day One, you'll have access to comprehensive healthcare benefits, ensuring your peace of mind with coverage for dependents, group life insurance, and robust well-being programs.   Your responsibilities as a Senior Full Stack Developer: As a Senior Full Stack Developer you will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define software requirements and technical specifications. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable and high-performance solutions and applications. You will also be expected to:

Design, implement and optimize complex solutions.

Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers, fostering knowledge sharing and skills development.

Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and enforce best practices.

Participate in the agile development process, attending daily stand-ups, sprint planning and retrospectives.

Attend meetings on an ad-hoc basis to promote the team and the platform.

When requested, present topics of interest to the weekly Working Group.

​Provide 24x7 on-call support on a rotational basis within the team.​ 

Due to the Organisation's geographical diversity, the role will need to be flexible and might need to cover full UK hours.

What makes you the ideal candidate in this role? As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will play a crucial role in collaborating and communicating with non-technical stakeholders and meeting the demands of customer facing teams who depend on the service for their own success and targets. You will have the ability to balance a heavy, often complex workload and conflicting priorities. Having the skills, knowledge, or experience on the below will also be important: Proven hands-on experience in coding, with expertise in object-oriented programming (OOP) languages such as Java or Python is required.

Strong foundation in Node, React, or TypeScript is a plus.

Strong technical knowledge in platform integration and federation.

Knowledge in SAP-CDC or any similar Identity Access Management service is strongly desirable.

Be able to solve problems quickly and effectively.

Strong capability of mentoring and coaching team members.

AWS or any similar cloud-based platform experience.

Excellent planning and organisational skills, especially in analysing complex situations and identify root cause quickly and effectively.

In-depth experience in the following technical areas (JSON, SQL, Python, React)

Practical knowledge of Agile, especially in SCRUM and KANBAN.

Technical awareness of ETL and middleware processes.