Digital Solutions Specialist

Digital Solutions Specialist

Reference number: JR259548

Location: Remote UK

Working pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles:1

Salary: £40,000 per annum

We are looking for a Digital Solutions Specialist to join our team.

The Digital Solutions Specialist will design, develop and maintain innovative digital solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance user experiences and support business transformation.
The role combines practical software development, an understanding of solution architecture and the effective use of AI-assisted development tools to deliver secure, scalable and maintainable applications, integrations and automations.
This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong problem-solving skills, an understanding of enterprise systems and the ability to translate business requirements into effective digital solutions.

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What you’ll bring to the role
Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience developing applications, integrations or automation solutions.

• Experience with, or demonstrable ability to use, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot or similar AI-

assisted development tools.

• Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, TypeScript or another programming language.

• Good understanding of solution architecture, system integration and application design.

• Experience working with APIs, JSON, databases and authentication mechanisms.

• Familiarity with cloud services, preferably Microsoft Azure.

• Understanding of software development practices, testing, debugging and version control.

• Awareness of security, scalability, performance and maintainability requirements.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and work independently.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience using Codex for agentic software development.

• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate, Power Apps, Azure Functions or Logic Apps.

• Familiarity with GitHub, Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience developing AI-enabled applications using large language models or AI APIs.

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and technical documentation.

• Experience integrating CRM, learning management or student information systems.

• Experience working in higher education or online learning.

What we do

Kaplan Higher Education UK is one of the world’s largest and most experienced providers of online degree education. We currently work with two UK partner Universities to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Our students complete their studies through online learning using our interactive virtual classroom with rich multi-media resources which provide a gateway to a learning community supported by dedicated academic and professional services teams.

Our mission is to continue to transform students’ lives and careers by delivering and expanding our suite of innovative, industry led and career enhancing higher education programmes.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 10 November 2026 at 11pm. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Additional Application Information 

A sponsorship licence is a legal requirement for employers seeking to hire individuals from outside the UK or those who require a work visa to work in the country. Unfortunately, Kaplan Higher Education UK do not possess this licence at this time.

Application Support  

If you require support completing your application please email the Recruitment Team [email protected].

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments 

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.  

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.  Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.