Senior Software Developer (UK Sports Institute)
The UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Developer.
You will join a dynamic, agile development team at the heart of the UK’s high‑performance sport system. You will design and deliver innovative software solutions that support elite athletes, coaches, and practitioners across Olympic and Paralympic sports.
Key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the full software development lifecycle from planning and design to development, deployment, and continuous improvement.
- Working on the Performance Data Management System (PDMS) to capture and manage athlete health and wellbeing information.
- Developing new features, integrating systems, and shaping new products that provide performance insights and operational excellence.
We are looking for someone who thrives on solving complex problems and is excited to serve the needs of elite sport through impactful, user‑focused software.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment here at UKSI. All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles. Applicants will be required to complete a self‑declaration form, will have references checked and, depending on the role, may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.
Our Company
The UKSI delivers outstanding support that enables sports and athletes to excel. Since 2002, and over the last four Olympic and Paralympic cycles, the UKSI has evolved quietly and effectively into an organisation consistently performing at a world‑leading level, contributing to over 1,000 British Olympic and Paralympic medals.
Location: Flexible/National with fortnightly travel to Loughborough and occasional UK travel.
Application Details
Closing Date: 7th June 2026.
For further queries about the job description, please email Stacey.Sweet@uksport.gov.uk.
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