Solutions Developer X2 posts - Graduate Interns

About the University of Sunderland

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

About the role

At the University, we're passionate about technology and its power to enhance the user experience. Join our collaborative IT team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Play a key role in modernising the University's digital landscape! We're seeking two Solutions Developer Graduate Interns to design and deliver impactful solutions using SharePoint Online, the Power Platform, and our student record system (SITS). You'll be involved in the full project lifecycle, from concept to completion, collaborating with stakeholders to automate processes and improve efficiency.

You will be able to work with considerable autonomy and will be an active voice on a wide range of projects.

This is a 12-month internship.

What you can bring

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level and have experience or a keen interest in learning to support and develop solutions within Office 365.

Reporting to the Solutions Analyst Web and Academic, you will be familiar with selecting the appropriate design standards, methods and tools, and have a strong awareness of programming tools and techniques associated with the software development process. You will also have a keen interest in UI, ensuring that solutions are optimised for all audiences wherever they are.

To apply for this role please upload a recent CV and answer the application question.

What we can offer you

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
• Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
• Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Monday 27^th January (23.59 GMT).

For enquiries prior to application, please contact Dean Hale, Solutions Analyst Web and Academic – [email protected]

Closing Date: 27 Jan 2025

Team: Graduate Internship Scheme

Salary: £24,000