Developer London, England
Job description
The Opportunity
Make an impact on the way the UK Parliament works. Use your software engineering skills to help modernise Parliament and bring it to more people through the power of digital. This is work of national importance, helping UK democracy function better, more efficiently and more transparently.
Creating bespoke systems for Parliament, you can expect huge variety and continuous change. Reporting to a Senior Developer and working as part of a multi-disciplinary squad, you will collaborate with colleagues across disciplines including test, DevOps, delivery, design, user research and performance analysis to address diverse and complex issues, many unique to Parliament. You will:
- build a strong sense of the requirements of both internal and external customers
- write high-quality code
- develop new software
- evolve existing applications
- ensure standards and policies are followed in your work
What You Need
You’ll have a strong grasp of best-practice coding standards and the ambition to expand your expertise and experience. Creative and self-motivated, you’ll be confident working with bespoke applications and collaborating with other people, including users. An ability to see problems and turn them into improvement plans is key. You will bring:
- demonstrable experience across C#, .NET, .NET Core and .NET Framework, web frameworks including MVC and Web API, SQL / SQL Server with experience in constructing databases, creating RESTful APIs, Git, code abstraction, debugging and systems analysis, HTML5, CSS / SASS & JavaScript and TypeScript
- familiarity with a front-end framework such as Angular / React / Vue
- the ability to review specifications and use these to code, test and document programs or scripts, using appropriate standards and tools
- the skills to translate logical designs into physical designs, and document all work
- the ability to build and test simple interfaces between systems, and work on more complex integration as part of a wider team
- excellent written and spoken communication skills including the capacity to network and build relationships
- the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK
About The Team
The Software Engineering function sits within the Product Directorate of the Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS). The Product directorate in PDS is working to digitise our democracy by creating, supporting and improving our products and services with the aim of making things easier and better for users. Our work spans a range of back and front-end products and services aimed at meeting the rising customer needs of Members and their staff for better digital services.
About Us
UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.
Our Package
Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:
- up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
- great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
- on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
- flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies
How To Apply
Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload your CV to show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from it.
Apply By: 29th May 2023 at 23:55
Interviews: Introductory Call: 1st & 2nd June
Pair programming task and Interview: 19th June
Format: Assessment + Panel Interview (Remote)
Our Culture
For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.
We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.
