Application Developer / IT Software Developer - Agile


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BluetownOnline Ltd

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24th October 2017

Location

Uxbridge

Salary/Rate

£37293 - £41025

Type

Permanent

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ASAP

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Job Title: ICT Software Engineer

Location: Uxbridge, London

Salary: £37,293 to £41,025 dependent on experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Three posts available

Information and Communications Technology plays a crucial role in delivering and supporting the huge range of services provided by the Council to their Residents in Hillingdon.

The Council is transforming its ICT structure and introducing Agile Working Practices to advance technology and digital services. This transformation is taking place whilst effectively maintaining the on-going delivery of high quality ICT services and digital capabilities enabling us to continue providing excellent services to their Residents.

These are exciting times for ICT in Hillingdon and they are looking to fill a number of senior posts that can lead and embed these changes.

Key Responsibilities:

This is a key role in the design, programming, integration, testing, documentation and maintenance of new or amended software systems within agreed development and security standards and processes in an Agile framework.

The Application Developer will translate requirements into workable programming code, and maintain and develop programmes for use in the business.

You will be working in Agile sprints, collaborating with colleagues across different work streams, creating or using open source software and APIs, and supporting legacy Applications when you are not engaged in Agile sprints.

About the Candidate:

                     Experience in developing software solutions using different software languages or technologies

                     Strong knowledge and experience supporting business critical COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) Applications

                     Expertise in one or more technologies or languages i.e. PL/SQL, JavaScript, C#, C++, Python, PHP, Ruby on Rails, HTML, HTML5, .NET, MS PowerShell

The following demonstrable experience and skills would also be highly desirable:

                     Experience in developing software solutions using different software languages or technologies

                     Experience developing Application integration using APIs

                     Experience using one or more technologies or languages i.e. PL/SQL, JavaScript, ,Python, PHP, Ruby on Rails, HTML5, XML, CSS, NET, MS PowerShell, SQL,MS SSIS, batch file scripting, Business Intelligence technologies, SAP Business Object’ 4.1 or higher, data warehousing techniques, ETL processing, application embedded development tools

                     The following demonstrable experience and skills would also be highly desirable

                     Experience in a DevOps Environment

                     Knowledge and experience in data modelling and data architecture

                     You will have strong and effective communication skills be able to follow set the standards and best practices, and provide clear and effective documentation

The Council offers a range of Company benefits. These vary according to the business area and role but may include:

                     Local government average salary pension scheme

                     Free parking (4 days a week) if based at the Civic Centre

                     A 36-hour week for all full-time staff

                     Generous holiday entitlement: a minimum 23 days a year (plus bank holidays), rising to 28 days after five years' service. For more senior positions holiday entitlements can rise to a maximum of 36 days

                     Career breaks

                     Flexible working hours

                     Season ticket loan

                     Childcare vouchers in school summer holidays

                     Access to a Credit Union

                     On-site staff restaurant at Civic Centre

                     Access to a wide range of training and courses

                     Discount on a variety of Adult Education courses run by the Council

                     Payment of professional fees where these are required

                     Discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools at Hillingdon (Uxbridge), Queensmead (South Ruislip), Highgrove (Ruislip) and Botwell Green (Hayes)

                     Cycle purchase scheme

                     Car sharing scheme

                     30% discount on green fees at council-owned golf courses

NOTE: Due to the nature of the role, the council will not be providing relocation or sponsorship packages for these positions. Candidates will need to be eligible to both live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Please click the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS for the link to the careers page.

PLEASE BE AWARE: Candidates will not be considered for this role if they do not complete the Council’s application portal.

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