EdTech Software Engineer

Salary: £58,000 - 98,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for an experienced software engineer with a degree or equivalent qualification in a Computing-related subject.
• We need experience working collaboratively within a software engineering team.
• We need a strong understanding of modern software development practices and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Familiarity with web development frameworks such as FastAPI and React, as well as automated testing and CI/CD, is important.
• You should be a creative and proactive problem solver who enjoys working collaboratively with users and stakeholders to understand their needs and develop high-quality solutions.
• You should be organised, able to manage your own workload and deadlines, and comfortable working with colleagues at all levels in a diverse academic environment.
• Experience deploying and managing Linux production systems would be an advantage.
• Experience developing software for education would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• An enthusiasm for teaching, training and supporting others is essential.
• Experience of university teaching or mentoring would be desirable.
• Knowledge of educational practices would be desirable.

Responsibilities:

• We design, develop and operate innovative software that supports teaching, learning and assessment across the Department.
• We maintain and continuously improve production systems.
• We work closely with academic and professional services colleagues and students to understand their needs and deliver effective, reliable solutions.
• We use modern software engineering practices to build and support our systems.
• We contribute directly to education through teaching, tutorials, mentoring and student project supervision.
• We provide guidance and training to colleagues on the use of educational technologies.
• We collaborate with colleagues across the College and contribute to the wider digital education community.
• We explore and evaluate new technologies and approaches to educational technology.
• We use evidence and research to inform improvements.
• We contribute to sharing good practice and maintain our professional development.
• We support the teams continuous improvement and take part in relevant departmental activities.

Technologies:

• CI/CD
• FastAPI
• Support
• Linux
• React
• Web
• AI
• JavaScript
• Python
• TypeScript

More:

Imperial College Londons Department of Computing is a world-leading Computer Science department with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Our EdTech team develops innovative software to support teaching, learning and assessment for around 1,000 taught students. We offer a supportive and friendly team, a sector-leading salary and remuneration package including 41 days annual leave and generous pension schemes, flexible working from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities, cycle-to-work scheme, and interest-free season ticket loan schemes. We are a diverse, inclusive and collaborative team with staff networks and resources to support wellbeing.

last updated 36 week of 2026