Department of International Trade Hiring for Software Developer Job at Cardiff, Wales Full Time

oin a team at the heart of the global economy!

This is an exciting opportunity for developers to help with the development of integrated digital services, which are crucial to realising our overall departmental aim of supporting and developing UK trade.

As a Software Developer in DIT, you will be working with modern technologies in a cloud-based environment and develop software and services to meet user needs, collaborating with colleagues in a multidisciplinary and agile product team. We code in the open, using Python (Django) and React – see our code here: http://github.com/uktrade.

We create digital services, data tools and technology for businesses to prosper around the world. Have a look at our video!

Our Digital, Data and Technology team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas.

You’ll get to constantly push boundaries in an environment free of heavy legacy, driven by curiosity, social purpose, diversity of thought, entrepreneurship, and the aspiration to offer an incredible experience to all our users. Find out more on our blog, Digital Trade.

This role is available in three UK locations, including central London, Cardiff, and Darlington’s new economic hub. This role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Most DIT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in the office on average. Changes to these working arrangements are available in certain circumstances but must be agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role. Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DIT, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered.

Find out about our benefits and practical details like our office locations on the things you need to knowpage. Remember to check out our blog, Digital Tradeand have a look at our video!

Job description

Responsibilities

In your day-to-day role, you will:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary agile team, getting involved with every part of the lifecycle of a service, from user research to deploying code to production.
• Write secure and reusable code, following a test-driven approach (TDD).
• Support services you deliver through regular maintenance activities.
• Work with other developers and engineers in the department to improve CI/CD pipelines and test approaches.
• Coach and mentor more junior developers.
• Be an active member of the departmental developers’ community, sharing good practice.

Person specification

Essential Skills and Experience

You should be able to demonstrate essential skills and experience of:

• Software development experience with Python, JavaScript (Node.js, REACT) or similar (all backgrounds considered).
• Knowledge of modern web application and software development practices and architectures (microservices vs monoliths etc.).
• Understand common web security risks (e.g. OWASP Top 10).
• Proactive approach to keeping technical and professional skills relevant and up to date.
• Experience of agile working practices.

Desirable Skills and Experience

While not essential, it would be ideal if you have demonstrable skills and experience of:

• Experience of cloud-based development such as AWS.
• Experience of SQL and the design of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of working practices such as test-driven development (focusing on automation), continuous integration and continuous delivery.

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pensionwith an average employer contribution of 27%

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Technical Skills and Behaviours.Sift will take place week commencing: 2nd January 2023Technical test will take place week commencing: 9th JanuaryInterviews will take place week commencing: 16th JanuaryPlease note these dates are indicative and may be subject to change. This campaign will run to the end of 2022. Please be aware that if you apply at the beginning of the campaign, you will be waiting for results for longer than usual.As part of the application processyou will be asked to upload a CV and complete a personal statement outlining your experience, skills and fit for the role.At the sift stage for this role, we will assess you against the essential skills and experience listed above. We will score each essential criteria out of 3 using the evidence provided in your personal statement and CV. Your personal statement must be a maximum of 500 words. You can use bullet points and subheadings if you prefer. As well as evidencing the criteria you should also touch upon why you’re interested in DIT, and in this particular role.If we receive a high volume of applications, we will conduct a ‘short sift’ and read one element of your application. For this campaign a short sift would be conducted based on CVs only.

How you’ll be assessedAt the interview stagefor this role, you will be asked to demonstrate relevant technical skills and behavioursfrom the Success Profiles framework. A role-specific list of these can be found below.Salary is determined by performance at interview, within the range advertised. Candidates moving from another government department have the option to retain their current salary.Applicants successful to interview stage will be asked to complete a technical exercise and will be informed on the topic following the sift. Completion of this exercise will then lead to an interview invitation. If the exercise is not completed by the timeline specified, that will be taken as withdrawal of your application, and you will not be invited to interview.The technical element within the interview, where you will be asked a series of questions to demonstrate your specific professional skills and knowledge related directly to the job role and context, will assess against these Technical Skills: Service support
Systems design
Systems integration
Programming and Build
Development process optimisation
You will also be assessed against the Behaviour of: Working Together
Changing and Improving
Detailed explanations of each technical skill can be found on the DDaT Framework.Reserve listAppointments may be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences. Candidates who pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring will be held on a 12-month reserve list for future appointments. Candidates who are judged to be a near miss at interview may be offered a post at the grade below the one advertised.If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation.Harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.Please note – the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility athttps://www.childcarechoices.gov.ukNew entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Reasonable adjustment

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the DDaT Recruitment team before the closing date to discuss your needs.Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DIT by email: (See complete description on Civil Service Jobs). If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Click hereto visit Civil Service Commission.If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.For further information and to apply please click the link to direct you to the advertisers website.

Security Clearance Details

This role requires you to undergo Security Clearance. The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. You will be asked to provide evidence of your UK footprint where you have been physically present in the UK. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.If you require SC clearance you will need to provide evidence of the below requirements.Checks will be made against: Departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records).
UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records.
Your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency.
Security Services record.
Location Details

Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

See our vetting charter.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standardchecks.

Nationality requirements

Further information on nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Codesets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veteransinitiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : DDaT Recruitment
• Email : (See complete description on Civil Service Jobs)

Recruitment team :

• Email : (See complete description on Civil Service Jobs)

Further information

https://jobs.jobvite.com/digitaltradecareers

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £42,450.00-£57,550.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff, CF10 1XS