About this role
Salary: £39,000 - 45,000 per year
Requirements
- Experience designing, building and supporting digital products, web applications or software solutions in a professional environment.
- Strong development experience with modern technologies such as C#/.NET, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar platforms and frameworks.
- Experience working with APIs, integrations, authentication and data flows across multiple systems.
- Practical experience developing, integrating or prototyping AI-enabled solutions, automations or intelligent workflows.
- Understanding of software development lifecycles, including discovery, testing, deployment, support and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of secure software development, accessibility, data protection and user-focused design principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate user needs into effective technical solutions.
- Experience using product insights, service data and user feedback to inform development decisions and improve outcomes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences and build positive working relationships across teams.
- Successful applicants must complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role and applicable statute and internal policy, an enhanced check or enhanced check with barred list may also be required.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and enhance digital products, web applications and workflow solutions that improve the experience of our students and colleagues.
- Work with stakeholders to understand challenges, define requirements and develop practical, user-centred solutions.
- Develop and maintain integrations, APIs and automated processes that connect systems and streamline services.
- Design, develop and support AI-enabled applications and workflows, helping move successful ideas from prototype into production.
- Collaborate with academic, digital and technology teams to identify opportunities for digital products and AI to enhance learning, teaching and operational processes.
- Select appropriate development approaches and technologies to deliver solutions efficiently.
- Build security, accessibility, privacy and resilience into solutions from the outset, ensuring they meet organisational standards and best practice.
- Monitor product performance, usage and feedback, using insights to drive continuous improvement and future development.
- Contribute to software engineering best practice, including testing, documentation, release management and ongoing support.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities, identifying opportunities to deliver meaningful benefits for students, colleagues and the wider University.
Technologies
- AI
- C#
- Support
- JavaScript
- Security
- TypeScript
- Web
- ASP.NET
More
We are BIMM University, a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and helping students reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland and Germany, we offer courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. As our Digital Product and AI Engineer, you will join Digital, AI and Platform Services and help develop digital products and AI-enabled solutions for our students and colleagues. The salary is £39,000–£45,000 per annum. The post can be based within commuting distance of one of our seven UK campuses: Brighton, London, Essex, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds.
We are a values-led organisation guided by Believe in Everyone, Challenge the Norm, Grow Together, Do The Right Thing and Own It. We offer 25 days holiday per year (FTE), a SMART pension and a comprehensive benefits package. We strive to create an inclusive culture and particularly welcome applications from people of colour, who are underrepresented in our organisation. We encourage early applications and may close the advert ahead of the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest.
last updated 44 week of 2026