Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) - Lead Developer (£54,857 - £80,400)

Developer is needed in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Client: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

This role will be pivotal in the design, build, support, implementation, bug fixing, and improvement of digital services at DVSA. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team using Agile methodologies and will be responsible for developing well-designed software, managing junior colleagues, and producing clean, well-tested code that meets user needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as Technical Lead for high-value initiatives, driving development standards and continuous improvement.
• Making agency policy decisions on tool selection based on requirements analysis.
• Creating a culture that manages technical debt and ensures continual software improvement.
• Leading technical teams in problem-solving and technical optioneering.
• Collaborating with Delivery Leads and Lead Developer management to ensure technical expertise is maintained across Digital Services.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A sound understanding of value-based delivery and the ability to drive solutions through the development lifecycle.
• Current technical experience in an open-source environment, specifically with PHP and JavaScript technologies.
• A working understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and quality software development in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Agile methodology as part of technical roles.
• Appreciation of emerging technologies with the ability to assess and make recommendations for technical opportunities.

Location and Working Arrangements

This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, or Birmingham. Employees are expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their time at their base location, with regular attendance required at our Swansea office.

Pay Structure

The base pay for this role is £54,857, with an additional Digital and Data allowance of up to £25,543 based on skills and experience as demonstrated during the selection process.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to promote work-life balance.
• Exceptional pension plan with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing with service up to 30 days.
• 8 Bank Holidays and an additional Privilege Day for the King’s birthday.
• Access to the latest IT and tech devices.
• Inclusion and diversity initiatives with various staff communities.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities, including paid apprenticeships to Masters level.
• Discount schemes on high street names and health and wellbeing support through an employee assistance program.
• Cycle to work scheme and gym membership offers.

Selection Process

The selection process will utilize Success Profiles and will assess candidates on behaviours, experience, and technical skills. Candidates will need to prepare a CV and a personal statement, providing detailed evidence of their qualifications.

Important dates for the selection process include the sift scheduled for January 8, 2025, and interviews on January 21, 2025, conducted via video.

Diversity and Inclusion

DVSA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to embracing diversity, welcoming applications from a variety of backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, women, disabled individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Additional Information

Regular attendance at the Swansea office is required. Some travel to DVSA offices with potential overnight stays may be needed. Note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsorship.

This job is open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, certain Commonwealth nations, and EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.