Job Vacancy Software Developer - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - HEO
United Kingdom
Government Digital & Data
Job position Software Developer - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - HEO
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Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t 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.
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.
Analysis, specification, design, development, testing and release of bespoke applications for use within DVSA using TypeScript, JavaScript/HTML/CSS
Unit testing of developed code
Working collaboratively while learning from and supporting other members of the Scrum team
Supporting the creation of standardised documentation (test strategy/test scripts, technical release)
For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
Candidate profile
Required experience:
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
Experience in application development using a recognised programming language ideally TypeScript/JavaScript CSS and HTML skills, agile methodologies, version control, and DevOps.
Ability to quickly research and learn new programming tools and techniques and share knowledge with peers and juniors.
Experience in system support and maintenance.
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to negotiate with and influence senior stakeholders effectively, articulating complex technical matters to non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent written communication skills including reports and technical specifications.
Experience of using testing to validate solutions.
Working environment
Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Yeading, Newcastle, Oldham
About the jobJob summaryThis will be a key role in the design, build, support, implementation and improvement of digital services, products, and platforms across DVSA. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team using Agile delivery methodologies, delivering solutions that meet user needs.
You will be committed to quality and will use quality software engineering techniques within the team, such as code review, design review, reusability of code, refactoring, automated testing, and use of standards
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below!
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Software Developer - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - HEO
Government Digital & Data