Applications are invited for an experienced and highly motivated Application Developer with experience in developing solutions using the Microsoft 365 range of technologies including SharePoint Online, Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate, etc.), Dynamics 365 and Teams, to join our established IT Services Team at the University of St Andrews, the Top Ranked University in the United Kingdom (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and the Guardian University Guide 2025).
The University is fully committed to exploiting technology to improve the staff and student experience with Digital as one of our five strategic pillars. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key contributor in the development and delivery of a transformational digital ecosystem.
Reporting to the Software Development Team Leader, you will be part of the team responsible for developing new software applications for the institution. You will help develop and support the institution-wide Microsoft 365 platform, developing enhancements and applications based on Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure technologies. You will work on a varied range of projects to support the strategic goals of the university.
We are making a substantial investment in people who are forward thinking, able to inspire and drive a high-performance culture and work effectively with minimal supervision.
You will be encouraged to expand and improve on your knowledge and skills and will be given the opportunity for further professional development.
St Andrews offers more than just a place to work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.
In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Microsoft 365 Application Developer includes:
- Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies supporting work life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 34 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays
This post will be primarily based at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Kevin Thomson, email:
[email protected].
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected].
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Interview Date: 15 September 2026
Please quote ref: TG1371SB
IT Services
Salary: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum
Start: As soon as possible
Fixed term for 2 years
