Software Developer

Government Digital & Data • Full-time • Bristol, City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom • £35.66k - £40.56k / year • 3d ago

Job summary

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.