Software Engineer

Job number
ENG04012
Faculties
Faculty of Engineering
Departments
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Salary or Salary range
£48,246 \- £58,318 per annum
Location/campus
South Kensington Campus \- Hybrid
Contract type work pattern
Full time \- Fixed term
Posting End Date
27 Sept 2026
About the role
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We are seeking a Software Engineer to join the team developing Lambda Feedback, an innovative software platform created at Imperial College London to support independent study through automated formative feedback. Supporting thousands of students and delivering feedback millions of times per year, the platform is now expanding beyond Imperial to the wider higher education sector. In this exciting role, you will help shape the user experience by designing and improving the user interface and experience (UI/UX).

What you would be doing
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You will:

• Develop, test and deploy user interface (UI) improvements, using React.js and Typescript, with continuous integration and continuous improvement (CI/CD)


• Collaborate with teaching staff, students and other stakeholders to gather feedback and continuously enhance the software.


• Contribute to the future direction of the product by sharing creative ideas, advising on development priorities and working collaboratively to deliver project milestones.


• Produce clear technical documentation, collaborate with the development team, and support the user community

You should have:

• Experience developing modern web interfaces that users love


• A strong understanding of software engineering principles and proficiency in at least two programming languages, including preferably using React.js


• Strong problem\-solving skills, a creative approach to software development, and a commitment to delivering high\-quality, secure and accessible solutions.

• Experience gathering user stories and translating them into software requirements.


• Experience working within Agile development environments and a DevOps culture.


• Knowledge of TypeScript, CI/CD practices and project management methodologies.


• Experience working in higher education or within a small, fast\-paced startup environment where you've taken on a broad range of responsibilities.


• A constant desire to learn and improve, especially with emerging uses of AI

• Work at the forefront of education technology, in an innovative eco\-system that is growing across the sector


• A small, supportive team with the freedom to work in a way that works for you


• Direct and regular contact with users, for regular feedback on your work


• Work in a world\-leading university with a huge range of events and opportunities


• Sector\-leading salary and remuneration package, including 38 days off a year

This position is fixed term and is expected to run until 31st July 2027\.

*If you require any further details on the role please contact: Peter Johnson–* *peter.johnson@imperial.ac.uk**.*

*Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.*

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top\-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world\-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages.

Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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