Database and Web Developer

  • Uppingham School
  • Oakham, Rutland
  • 01/11/2025
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications SQL Business Intelligence

Job Description

The role

Uppingham School is looking for an enthusiastic Database and Web Developer to join our dedicated IT Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing, maintaining and delivering IT systems that will help shape the digital future of one of the UK's leading independent schools.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will work alongside experienced developers who will support your growth into a full-stack developer through on-the-job experience and access to online training resources. You will be directly involved in database administration, software development and third-line technical support, contributing directly to the digital systems that keep the school running smoothly.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with the design of the school's data warehouse, providing a foundation for Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards, analytics and reporting tools
  • Contributing to the design and configuration of Microsoft SQL-based databases
  • Developing, maintaining and enhancing in-house software applications
  • Providing expert-level software and database support during critical operations, ensuring continuity and performance during peak periods such as exam results and billing cycles

About you

You will be an aspiring full-stack developer with a solid foundation in coding and software and database development. You will bring hands-on experience in programming with .NET 6+ and C# (or a similar language), as well as experience of working with Blazor WebAssembly and Telerik to build intuitive web applications. You are comfortable using RESTful APIs to access and manage data and are proficient in writing SQL queries for multi-table, normalised databases.

An understanding of data warehousing design and data presentation tools such as SSAS, Power BI, or Telerik Reporting is essential, along with a familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar development platforms.

Most importantly, you will be a motivated and curious developer who takes pride in producing clean, efficient and maintainable code, who is eager to continue learning and developing your technical expertise in this role.

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

  • 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School's private health scheme
  • Discount on School fees
  • Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
  • 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
  • Westfield healthcare
  • Westfield Rewards which give discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • In house Occupational Health Service
  • Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
  • Free staff lunches during term-time
  • Free annual Flu vaccinations
  • Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer
  • Recognised as a "Mindful" employer

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 21 st November 2025.

Interview date: week commencing 24 th November.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.