Job number
COO01397
Faculties
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Team
Departments
Information & Communication Technologies
Salary or Salary range
£57,785 - £69,365 per annum
Location/campus
White City Campus - Hybrid
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Open ended
Posting End Date
16 Jul 2026
About the role
As a Software Engineer within the Timetabling product team, you will contribute to the delivery of digital services that underpin teaching and learning across Imperial College London. Working within a product-led, agile environment, you will design, build and support secure, scalable and user-centered solutions aligned to institutional priorities.
You will work across the full product lifecycle, collaborating with product managers, delivery leads, and stakeholders to shape, implement and continuously improve timetabling systems and integrations that support operational excellence.
What you would be doing
Design and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Contribute across the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery through delivery and iteration.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand user needs and translate them into technical solutions.
Configure, extend and integrate enterprise systems to deliver timetabling capabilities.
Design, implement and support Web APIs, integrations and data flows between systems.
Provide operational support, troubleshooting and resolving incidents.
Contribute to evolving timetabling and engineering standards, practices and continuous improvement.
What we are looking for
Experience delivering digital solutions within a product or platform team.
Experience working across the software lifecycle (discovery, build, test, release and support).
Knowledge of software engineering principles including security, performance and reliability.
Experience with Microsoft SQL, Windows Server/ IIS, PowerShell or .NET configuration.
Understanding of APIs, integrations and data flow design.
Experience working in agile delivery and operational support environments.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
Experience in timetabling or higher education environments (highly desirable).
What we can offer you
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
The opportunity to try and use new features in industry-leading platforms (such as Fabric), gaining vital knowledge and experience from as early as day one.
Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This is a full-time, open-ended role based at the Professional Services Hub at the White City Campus, with hybrid working (onsite typically Fridays, plus one other day of the teams’ choosing).
If you require further information, please contact: Dr Suneel Khurmi, Senior Product Manager – Student Services (s.khurmi@imperial.ac.uk).
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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.
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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.