Analyst Programmer – Digital Solutions (25‑month contract)

About the role

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is seeking an Analyst Programmer to join its Digital Solutions Department on a 25‑month contract. You will work on modernising student information systems and embedding AI‑driven features to enhance the digital experience for learners and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy application systems based on user requirements and project timelines.
• Identify and implement AI‑driven functionalities that personalise the student digital experience.
• Explore innovative approaches to modernise student information systems using the latest technology stacks.
• Maintain and enhance existing in‑house applications for optimal performance and user experience.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional IT teams for system deployment and integration.
• Ensure high standards of code quality, test coverage, and actively participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade applications as needed.
• Independently manage IT projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure compliance with Data Governance, IT Audit, and Security policies.

Required profile

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of software development and IT project management experience.
• Strong understanding of student and examination‑related business processes.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

Required skills

• .Net programming
• GitHub Copilot (or similar AI coding assistants)
• API integration and database layer development
• Relational databases and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate)
• Jira for project management
• Power BI for data analytics
• Power Apps low‑code development platform
• AI‑driven automation concepts
• Agile development practices

What we offer

• 25‑month fixed‑term contract within a leading education institute.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI and digital transformation projects.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary IT team on a modern campus.