Software Developer - VCA - HEO
Government Digital & Data -
- Are you experienced using Agile methods to develop effective solutions for a variety of user needs?
- Do you thrive on delivering quality and assurance, using your intuition and knowledge to the best of your ability?
- Can you confidently lead and support people to adopt new systems, software and ways of working digitally?
- Would you like to work in a team where you will be valued and make a real difference?
If you are looking for an opportunity to join a developing and ambitious team, and Agency, where your contributions will have a direct impact, please get in touch. You can find more information about this role, the Vehicle Certification Agency, the Digital Services and Technology (DS&T) team and departments in the attached Role Profile and Candidate Pack.
For a taste of what you can expect at the VCA and working in our DS&T team, here is Paul Taylor, Chief Digital and Information Officer to tell you more – VCA Digital Services and Technology - Join the team
About Us
Our work is focused on improving vehicle safety and environmental protection by providing robust testing and certification to national and internationally recognised standards. We are a part of the Department of Transport as the designated UK Vehicle Type Approval Authority. With more than 40 years’ experience, we have become one of the largest and well-respected approval bodies around. This position has been built on a reputation for technical expertise and quality, which is at the heart of everything we do, and what you could be a part of.
Job description
As a software developer, you will be integral to the development, deployment and maintenance of our services to ensure they meet user and business needs. You’ll work within an Agile delivery team to design, code, test and document programs to enable our services function as required.
We are seeking a Dynamics 365 and Power Platform developer to work on new features, and support business as usual functionality for our case management system eco-system. Our CMS supports all VCA operational teams providing a single source of data that not only allows for case management in a consistent manner but provides staff across the business with a consolidated view of data according to their needs. You will be working in a well-established team that employs Agile methodologies to onboard new features swiftly, whilst attending to live user needs in tandem. You must therefore be confident to contribute to discussions regarding solution options, as well as proactively assist in live support issues.
Our flexible working policy ensures a healthy work-life balance. We also nurture talent and offer a broad range of learning and development opportunities that will help you flourish in your role.
We work hard to maintain a positive working culture and are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. We value diversity and provide an open, inclusive and supportive environment to help you do your best work.
Your main duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Develop software to meet user needs.
- Follow best practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines.
- Aim to deliver solutions by configuration and where necessary write clean, secure and well-tested code.
- Coach and mentor other product team members in development practices.
- Operate the services you build and identify issues in production.
Person specification
- Experience of Power Platform, Power Apps and Dynamics 365.
- Experience in agile working.
- Experience delivering functioning solutions that address business requirements.
- Using a test-driven approach to development.
- Working as part of a team to deliver to deadlines.
Additional Information
This role is suitable for hybrid working, and therefore a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. Hybrid working is a non-contractual arrangement where employees have the flexibility to work remotely combined with a minimum of 60% of their working time a month at either their principal workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, visiting stakeholders and colleagues, or carrying out detached duty in another VCA workplace. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.
If you have questions regarding how hybrid working is practiced within the business area, or any reasonable adjustments or flexible working arrangements you may currently have or need in place if successful in your application, please contact the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).
Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement, for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 35 hours per week.
VCA does not offer Visa sponsorship. Candidates should ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.
Qualifications
Level 2 qualifications in Math and English, i.e. GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 or grades A*, A, B, C
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Software Developer – 3. Developer - User Focus - Practitioner
- Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework– Software Developer – 3. Developer - System Design - Working
- Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Software Developer – 3. Developer - Programming and build (software engineering) - Practitioner
