Senior Software Engineer (Design System)
The Open UniversityMilton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Posted May 13, 2026
47389 - 56535 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.
Job Description
The Senior Software Engineer (Design System) role at The Open University involves building and evolving a shared UI component library and related assets used by multiple product teams across the organisation, working closely with designers and engineers to translate design intent into high-quality, accessible, and reusable components.
Requirements
- Lead Software Development Projects
- Architect and Design Systems
- Drive Technical Excellence
- Oversee System Integration
- Data Management and Analysis
- Enhance User Experience
- Monitor and Assess Emerging Technologies
- Implement Security and Compliance Standards
- Quality Assurance and Testing
- Support Operational Excellence
- Conduct Services, Products and Requirements Analysis
- Resource and Supplier Management
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Bonus scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Disability leave
- Family-friendly policies