In this role, you will be responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach. You will create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. You will be able to integrate APIs such as gov.uk/pay and gov.uk/notify and develop services in line with the Government Digital Service Standard. You will test and document code releases and support the team at GDS Service Assessments.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Locations: Walker House (Liverpool), Tomlinson House (Norcross)

Applicants should note that DBS has recently undertaken a review of its operational locations in the North West, and will consolidate all activities in Blackpool. This means that DBS staff will move from both Walker House (Liverpool) and Cheadle Hulme in the late Summer of 2023 and initially relocate to Tomlinson House (Norcross). A further move, to the new Government Hub at Talbot Gateway in Blackpool, is scheduled to take place in 2026.

As a result, all vacant DBS posts in the North West will be advertised at Tomlinson House (Norcross). There is, however, an expectation that all DBS staff, irrespective of their agreed duty station, will travel to other DBS and/or MOD site(s), as required, to complete all necessary training and to participate in team or additional collaborative activities – detached duty terms may apply. Terms of transfer have been negotiated for DBS posts relocating in the North West. DBS also supports Flexible Working, which can be discussed in more detail at interview.

Desirable:

Experience of Government Digital Service ways of working

• Programming and build. You can collaborate with others to understand and review software requirements. You can design, code, test, correct and document user interfaces using the right standards and tools under the direction of others. (Relevant skill level: working)
• User focus. You know about user experience analysis and its principles. You can explain the purpose of user stories and the focus on user needs. (Relevant skill level: awareness)
• Systems design. You can assist as part of a team on design of components of larger systems. (Relevant skill level: awareness)
• Systems integration. You are aware of how to build static assets from source code. You know how browsers use and present static assets to the end users and how different versions of an interface can be delivered for different browsers and devices. (Relevant skills level: awareness)
• Modern standards approach. You understand the central principles of a modern standards approach and how it applies to the work you are undertaking. You can apply it under guidance. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Prototyping. You know when to use a specific prototyping technique or method (for example, sketch, code, Loc2). You can show the value of prototyping to your team. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Accessibility. You understand users have different accessibility needs. You are able to build user interfaces that meet accessibility standards and fix accessibility issues under the direction of others. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Communicating information. You are able to listen to the needs of the design and business stakeholders and interpret information. You are able to take part in discussions within the multidisciplinary team. (Relevant skill level: working)
• Leadership and guidance. You are able to follow agreed good practice for the team. You have an awareness of the importance of team dynamics and collaboration and understand the importance of feedback. (Relevant skills level: awareness).
• Web Performance Optimisation. You understand the basic principles of web performance, and why web performance is important. You are able to support activities to improve web performance under the guidance of others. (Relevant skills level: awareness).
  

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• DDAT - Frontend Developer

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension
  

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Job contact :

Name :
Amanda Moran
Email :
amanda.moran637@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email :
DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk