Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a Senior Application Developer to enhance our forward-thinking development team, working within our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £45,441 to £48,474 per annum (grade 8). As well as this we will offer you hybrid working arrangements, additional benefits, and a wonderful place to work.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation of the Fire Service, helping change how it operates with technology.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection, and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.
Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.
About the role:
This is a unique opportunity to join our Digital, Data and Technology department, forming part of our forward-thinking development team as a Senior Applications Developer. Following the Service’s investment in Microsoft 365 we are now looking to fully utilise its functionality to improve business effectiveness and efficiency and exploit the opportunities this platform provides. With this comes an exciting opportunity to be part of a team, leading and driving forwards digital transformation within the Fire Service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual, with a passion for innovation and creativity within digital development. You will have an up-to-date knowledge in a variety of development applications and will be forward thinking in terms of the best ways to use them.
This is a unique opportunity to take up a key role within a challenging and fast paced environment. You will be able to help others develop and opportunities for your own CPD are available.
Key responsibilities of the ICT Senior Application Developer role:
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work well with others.
- Good knowledge and experience working knowledge of modern development tools and technologies.
- Knowledge and understanding of agile methodologies to ensure applications are delivered successfully and on time.
- Desire to learn and inspire others through new techniques and technologies.
- Clear understanding of security and confidentiality of information in terms of application tools.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills and the ability to ensure deadlines are meet.
How to apply
Qualifications are important, but for the right candidate we will work with you and support you to obtain additional qualifications you may need to fulfil the role, what we want is for you to come ready to learn and develop.
If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone and find out more about the role, please contact Gavin Beard via email at gbeard@dsfire.gov.uk
Closing Date: 2359hrs Thursday 4 April 2024.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our ICT Senior Application Developer please click 'apply' today, we would love to hear from you.
You must be eligible to work in the UK.
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification:
1. Extensive experience of building applications and assisting in developing strategy that best utilise the Power Platform, including, but not limited to:
- Power Apps
- Power Automate
- Power BI
2. Experience of working effectively at a senior practitioner level within a software development function.
3. Experience in leading a team and to provide agile leadership for the function.
4. Exceptional communication skills, and the ability to explain key concepts to individuals with varying levels of experience and understanding.
5. The ability to liaise and engage effectively with staff across the organisation.
6. To support the Service in driving modern technologies and applications forward.
To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document “Essential criteria for application - Senior Application Developer”. Please download this document and complete it with your evidence in relation to the above criteria. You can then upload this where requested when completing your application.
Please note the evidence you upload to your application using this document should not exceed 2000 words in total.
Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used to shortlist any applications received.
Our values
As a Service and as individuals:
We are proud to help.
We are honest.
We are respectful.
We are working together.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience, and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.
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