Department for Education: Junior Software Developer

Developer is needed in Coventry, United Kingdom.

Client: Department for Education

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Contract: Full Time, Part Time, Other

Details

• Reference number: 325703
• Salary: £32,222
• Job grade: Higher Executive Officer
• Contract type: Permanent
• Business area: DFE - Operations and Infrastructure Group - Data Directorate
• Type of role: Digital, Information Technology
• Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed Hours
• Number of jobs available: 1

Contents

• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information

Location

• Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT
• Manchester, North West England, M1 2WD
• Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S1 2FJ

About the job

Job summary:

We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. At DfE, we are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made. We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them. We are continuing to build a diverse DfE, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.

Equality and Diversity - Department for Education

These are exciting times at the Department for Education. We are transforming to become a user centred organisation, delivering better outcomes for all our users through agile and iterative software development and continuous improvement.

Data Directorate provide a full range of end-to-end data services, with data products output to users across DfE, the wider educational sector, cross government and citizens. The Data Capture & Ingestion within Data Directorate, where this role will sit, delivers key services in data management, data platforms, data modelling, operational MI and testing and quality.

You will work with user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, delivery managers and content specialists as part of a multi-disciplinary team to directly deliver better outcomes for users. You will innovate to radically transform how public services are delivered and improved.

Read more about software development on the DfE Digital blog.

We’re striving to create a place that’s great to work in. We offer forward-thinking ways of working and training opportunities, as well as providing support from specialist colleagues. On top of that, you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture and a place where your skills can bring tangible change.

Job description

As a Junior Software Developer, you will be working alongside with a team of experienced developers to develop web, mobile and desktop products using both front-end web development languages and back-end technologies to innovate and radically transform how public services are delivered and improved. You will be expected to deliver code in line with project goals and delivery cycles, while working openly and collaboratively in our team of Digital and Data Professionals.

• Be responsible for the development of features of Government services
• Gain experience with modern software development practices such as Test-Driven Development, CI/CD, and DevOps as well as modern