Integration & Database Specialist

University of East London

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About the School / Service 

IT Services is a centralised resource working collaboratively with the University community to transform UEL's digital world in line with the University’s Vision 2028 strategic plan. Engaging in ground-breaking initiatives delivered within a dynamically developing cloud environment, IT Services work closely with staff, students, partners and other key collaborators to identify technological improvements to our learning and working environments. We implement, develop and provide support for systems and services within the university’s IT Service Portfolio.

Every member of staff will embrace the University’s values, ensuring their behaviour reflects the ethos of the University, one committed to building a learning community founded on equality of opportunity and celebrating the rich diversity of our student and staff populations.

About the Job

We're looking for a methodical individual who is passionate about technology. You'll assist in the architecture for all service integrations throughout the organisation to ensure that services are integrated in the most secure, reliable, standardised and optimised manner. As Integration & Database Specialist, your role will be

To assist in the design for integration and database projects, ensuring that new services are provisioned according to departmental standardsTo create, maintain and support any integration used by the organisationTo manage service capacity, to monitor services on a regular basis ensuring that capacity is managed proactivelyTo architect and maintain diagrams and documentation for all databases and service integrations, to provide senior management monthly reports in relation to these technologies

About You

We're looking for a hardworking and methodical individual to help design, development, monitor, and maintain data flows across UEL's extensive ecosystem of over 70 systems and services. You'll actively contribute to technical initiatives, ensuring the delivery of a high-performing, resilient service that aligns with industry standards and best practice frameworks. You'll be expected to promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team and the wider department, driving the implementation of key ITIL initiatives. A proactive approach to ensuring the security of database and integration technologies is essential, including the design and execution of vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to safeguard systems.  Building strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the University will be crucial, ensuring that systems remain aligned with evolving business requirements and continue to meet the University's operational needs effectively.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here:

https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Equal Opportunities

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the" diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.

We're also a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 26 Jan 2026

Team: Support - UELPS Ltd

Salary: From £53040 per annum inclusive of London Weighting