An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a progressive and innovative Digital Development Team for people who are committed to creating engaging, user-friendly digital processes and websites that drive business success.
We’re looking for a talented Web Application Developer to join our team and help us build, maintain, and enhance our digital presence.
Do you have what it takes to hit the ground running in a busy, vibrant and challenging technological environment? Are you dynamic, enthusiastic and willing to get involved in supporting an array of digital projects? If so this could be the rewarding role you are looking for.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
Flexible work/life balance scheme Hybrid workingModern office environment Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discountsTusker Car Benefit SchemeCycle2Work Scheme & free cycle trainingEmployee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and SupportAccess to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support NetworkSupport for colleagues who are carers
The Opportunity
In the role of Web Application Developer, the successful applicant will work with colleagues across the Council to improve the online experience for our customers in line with stakeholder expectations and business needs. They will be working on development and implementation of the council's digital systems and associated integrated technologies They will have an understanding of web analytics and customer-focussed end-to-end digital processes.
If you have proven experience in developing and managing digital processes within the GovService platform, or equivalent experience with another complex CRM implementation this role is for you. If you had existing knowledge of process mapping and experience working with AGILE methodology, that would be the cherry on top.
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have...
Experince in at least one of the following areas:
GovService: Development of forms, processes and integrationsMicrosoft stack: SharePoint and Power PlatformContent Management Systems: Development of websites and Content Management SystemsExperience of web technologoies such as .Net, MVC and similar OOP language and/or CMS or the Microsoft.
Next Steps
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 24 November 2024. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
To apply, please review the job description and person specification and email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.
All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.
Before you complete your application, please read our guidance on filling in your application form.
Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.
We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.
Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social
understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at [email protected]. https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/
Person Spec and Job Description