Lead Developer (Technical) (£51,997 - £80,400)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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Details

Reference number

369996

Salary

£51,997
Plus an additional allowance up to £28,403

Job grade

Grade 7

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

DVSA - Strategy Planning and Performance

Type of role

Digital

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

2

Contents

You can choose from Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oldham, Leeds, Birmingham or Swansea as your home office.

Job summary

This will be a key role in the design, build, support, implementation, bug fixing and improvement of existing and new digital services across DVSA. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team using Agile delivery methodologies where you will be responsible for the development and delivery of well-designed and executed software, as a programmer who is able to adapt to multiple technologies, manage more junior colleagues and produce clean well tested code, contributing to  delivering solutions that meet user needs.

If you want to find out more about this role, get tips on the application or ask the hiring manager any questions, join us for a virtual information session on 26th September at 17:30. Click Here to register. 

Job description

You will:

  • Act as Technical Lead for high-value initiatives driving development and test standards and continuous improvement through Scrum.
  • Use industry best practice and knowledge to make agency policy decisions relating to technical tool selection based on analysis of requirements.
  • Create a culture that proactively manages the risks of technical debt by ensuring continual software improvement.
  • Lead technical teams in relation to problem solving and technical optioneering, driving and supporting teams to make technical recommendations based on sound analysis and knowledge.
  • Work closely with Delivery Leads and Lead Developer management to ensure appropriately skilled technical expertise is in place across Digital Services, owning a resource requirement pipeline against skillset is managed.

Person specification

We are looking for a candidate who:

  • Has a sound understanding of value based delivery and planning and ability to drive solutions through the development lifecycle.
  • Has current technical experience of working in an open-source environment using open-source technologies including PHP, JavaScript, and Java.
  • Has a working understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and quality software development in an enterprise-level environment.
  • Is experienced in Agile methodology as part of technical job families.
  • Has an appreciation of emerging technologies and a proven ability to be able to assess technical opportunities and make recommendations for strategic direction and future proofing.

Please view the attached role profile for an in depth view of the post.

Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. 

About Us 

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps everyone stay safe on Britain's roads.  

 

We're an innovative organisation that values professional expertise and invests in all our people. We champion inclusive and diverse teams, ensuring we have the skills required to deliver transport that moves Britain ahead now and into the future, meeting the needs of the people who use our services.  

We’re working hard to:  

  • Make roads safer.
  • Improve services for our customers.
  • Make road transport greener and healthier.
  • Harness the potential of technology and data.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Leadership
  • Developing Self and Others

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

     

    If you would like to read more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVSA visit our Careers Website.

    Selection process details

    This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

    As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV and Personal Statement. 

    Please structure your Personal Statement to provide detailed evidence of each of the following: 

    • Have a sound understanding of value based delivery and planning and ability to drive solutions through the development lifecycle.
    • Have current technical experience of working in an open-source environment using open-source technologies including PHP, JavaScript, and Java.
    • Have a working understanding of Test Driven Development (TDD) and quality software development in an enterprise-level environment.
    • Be experienced in Agile methodology as part of technical job families.

    Please fully utilise the 1000-word count when completing your personal statement.

    Sift & Interview Dates  

    The sift is due to take place from 4th October 2024.

    Interviews and assessments are due to take place w/c 21st October 2024.

    This interview will be conducted via a video interview, details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.   

    We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.  

    The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include: 

    • An interview.
    • An assessment/presentation.

    You’re encouraged to become familiar with the Role Profile attached, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within. 

    The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.  

    For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website.

    Please note - Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

    DDaT Allowance

    This role is part of the Digital Data and Technology profession and attracts an enhanced pay scale which is mapped to capability levels. The successful candidates starting salary will be determined by performance at interview and assessed capability level. There are two components to DDaT pay - base pay and DDaT allowance. 

    The role may also attract a DDaT allowance of up to £28,403. The amount, if afforded is determined by several factors one of which is assessed capability level. 

    The successful candidate will be required to undergo yearly capability assessments which may result in pay increases or decreases. A drop in capability in any given assessment period results in 12 month pay protection to allow candidates to retain prior capability level.

    Reasonable Adjustments

    As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

    Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

    If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

    Document Accessibility

    If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

    This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGComms@dft.gov.uk for assistance.

    Further Information

    For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.

    Pre-employment Checking

    Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. 

    A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.



    Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

    Security

    Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
    People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

    Nationality requirements

    This job is broadly open to the following groups:

    • UK nationals
    • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
    • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
    • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
    • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
    • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
    • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
    Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

    Working for the Civil Service

    The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

    We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
    The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
    The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
    This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
    The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
    Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

    Contact point for applicants

    Job contact :

    • Name : Digital Resourcing Team
    • Email : DigitalResourcing@dft.gov.uk

    Recruitment team

    • Email : dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

    Further information

    If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
    If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here

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