Digital Java Developer

Description:

Java Developer

As a Software Engineer you will develop and maintain software products that make up citizen services and contribute towards their design. You will be responsible for the operational stability of the products you build, and be in a position to affect change in the on-going robustness and resilience of those products. You will work within, and contribute to, the overall Software Development Lifecycle Process as part of a multi-functional Agile delivery team focused on one or more products.

Roles and responsibilities

Deliver software products which make up services for our citizens to consume;

Transform business requirements into production ready code;

Ensure system robustness, resilience and stability;

Design and develop reusable libraries and services and promote reuse across the department;

Produce comprehensive suites of automated unit and integration tests to ensure code quality;

Assure there is a fit for purpose, robust automated test suite;

Assist in the development of medium-long term strategies for products;

Define version control strategies for the source code of the product;

Identify and resolve issues preventing delivery or continuation of software engineering activities;

Collaborate across teams and liaise with Principal Software Engineers and Technical Architects to investigate technical solutions;

Produce comprehensive technical documentation for wider consumption;

Carry out agreed infrastructure maintenance tasks;

Provide 3rd line support on products developed, including out of hours support as and when required;

Contribute to community discussions about best practice within Software Engineering;

Provide coaching and mentoring to Software Engineer colleagues and peers.

Tech stack

Spring Boot Framework, AWS Experience, Kafka, Mongo DB

Core Fundamental Criteria

Collaborates with others when necessary to review specifications and uses these agreed standards and tools to design, code, test, correct and document programmes or scripts of medium to high complexity, using the right standards and tools.

Able to use quantitative and qualitative data about users to turn user focus into outcomes. Delivers analysis and information that addresses stakeholder needs and provides recommendations. Collaborates with user researchers and other user-focused professions. Guides others on approaches to understand user stories. Identifies and engages with users / stakeholders to collate user needs evidence, and understands and defines research which fits user needs.

Understands key principles of modern standards approach and how they apply to the work they are undertaking and will apply under guidance.

Develop, implement, maintain and review systems and services to ensure delivery of professional excellence. Work with stakeholders to set priorities, objectives and timescales. Successfully deliver high quality outcomes that meet the customers needs and gives value for money. Identify risks and resolve issues efficiently. Involve a diverse range of colleagues, stakeholders and delivery partners in developing suggestions for improvements. Establish ways to find and respond to feedback from customers about the services provided.

Able to build and test simple interfaces, or can work on more complex integration as part of a wider team.

Takes inputs and establishes coherent frameworks that work.

Translates logical designs into physical designs. Produces detailed designs and documents all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate. Designs systems characterised by managed levels of risk, manageable business and technical complexity and meaningful impact. Works with well-understood technology and identifies appropriate patterns.

Understand the strategic drivers for your area of work. Align activities to contribute to wider organisational priorities. Remain alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact your work area. Seek out and share experiences to develop knowledge of the team s business area. Understand how the strategies and activities of the team create value and meet the diverse needs of all stakeholders.

Work with others to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes to use fewer resources. Use technology where possible to increase efficiency. Encourage ideas for change from a wide range of sources. Clearly explain the reasons for change to colleagues and how to implement them, supporting individuals with different needs to adapt to change. Encourage an environment where colleagues know that they can challenge decisions and issues safely. Take managed risks by fully considering the varied impacts changes could have on the diverse range of end users.

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Additional Details

• Senior Interim Hire : No
• Region : Yorkshire and Humberside
• Requisition Type : 1. New Requirement
• Name of Nominated Worker : (No Value)
• Please provide any additional information specific to this role : INTERNAL ROLE TITLE = Digital Java Developer (Software Engineer)PAY RATE = 700 (Max rate is 700 however reserve the right to offer less this is based on candidate experience and interview performance)EXPENSES AMOUNT = 1,000LOCATION = Manchester, Leeds, BirminghamDURATION = 12 Months
• If any professional qualifications are required for the role, please list certificates here: : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 1 : TECH & DIGITAL|Software Development
• Desired Skill 2 : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 3 : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 4 : (No Value)
• Desired Skill 5 : (No Value)
• Are there any Health and Safety requirements or hazards associated to this role? : No
• If yes, please specify the Health and Safety Considerations : (No Value)
• Is the role in or out of scope of IR35? : In Scope
• Level of screening : BPSS (Basic Disclosure)
• Internal Job Title : Java Developer
• Grade : SEO
• AMS Job Category : Technology|Software Developer
• Equivalent Permanent Grade : Universal Credit (DWP UC)|SEO / SO / VO
• Armed Forces Covenant Signatory : Yes
• Disability Confident Level : Yes - Leader (L3)
• Business Unit Name Hierarchy : Department for Work and Pensions|Universal Credit
• Business Unit Code Hierarchy : DWP|DWP UC