Senior Developer (£40,808 - £57,400)
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 6th October 2024
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Job summary
Are you experienced in software development using Javascript or TypeScript?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
You will be part of our expanding internal Application Development team, which develops and maintains several mission critical hybrid mobile applications for iOS.
Our applications are used by DVSA staff to perform essential activities such as the capture of practical driving tests, roadside enforcement encounters and annual vehicle tests.
We’re striving to create a place that’s great to work in. We heavily invest in our development teams, to enable you to advance your career and knowledge by giving you the opportunity to use modern, cutting-edge cloud and mobile development technologies built on modern development languages and frameworks.
Job description
You will:
- Have experience in web front-end or back-end development, with detailed knowledge of at least one programming language preferably Javascript or TypeScript.
- Work with our development teams to ensure we build sustainable and robust digital products.
- Work to modern development standards, practices, and techniques.
- Develop solutions that put the user and user experience first.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Building digital services and software solutions to serve a variety of user’s needs and complying with the Digital by Default service standard.
- Software development using Agile methodologies (particularly Scrum) as part of a dynamic team of other developers, testers, business analysts, product owners and scrum master’s to deliver quality software solutions.
- Implementing APIs for internal and external use.
- Developing solutions that put the user and user experience first.
- Creating a culture of collaboration between development teams and business partners to establish and enable accelerated delivery models.
- Unit testing of developed code.
For further information, please see the attached Role Profile.
Person specification
About you
You will have:
- Experience in Software Development, with a strong understanding of JavaScript or TypeScript.
- Experience of working in an Agile team and environment.
- Experience of good software design principles such as OOD, SOLID and design patterns.
- Experience coaching and mentoring.
Additional Information:
This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham or Birmingham. Your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.
We offer hybrid working – giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work.
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
- Managing a Quality Service
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Senior Developer – User Focus - (Skill level: practitioner) - Senior Software Developer – User Focus - (Skill level: practitioner)
- Senior Developer – Prototyping - (Skill level: practitioner) - Senior Software Developer – Prototyping - (Skill level: practitioner)
- Senior Developer – Service support - (Skill level: practitioner) - Senior Software Developer – Service support - (Skill level: practitioner)
- Senior Developer – Development process optimisation - (Skill level: working) - Senior Software Developer – Development process optimisation -(Skill level: working)
Benefits
- An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
- Alongside your salary, DVSA has a fantastic pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30.
- 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
- Latest IT and Tech devices.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
- Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level.
- Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names.
- Employee assistance program for health and well-being.
- Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers.
If you would like to read more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVSA visit our Careers Website.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement (1000 words). Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please structure your Personal Statement to provide detailed evidence of each of the following:
- Experience in Software Development, with a strong understanding of JavaScript or TypeScript.
- Experience of working in an Agile team and environment.
- Experience of good software design principles such as OOD, SOLID and design patterns.
- Experience of coaching and mentoring.
Sift & Interview Dates
The sift is due to take place from the week commencing Monday 7th October 2024.
Interviews and assessments are due to take place from Wednesday 23rd 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.
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 £16,592. 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.
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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 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
