DSA HQ Application Developer
Summary
Application developer on the Defence Safety Authority's HQ team, building and maintaining internal business apps with the Microsoft Power Platform (Dataverse, SharePoint, Power BI) in the MODNet environment, with a focus on data management and automation. Hybrid role in Bristol; permanent, 37 hrs/week, UK nationals only.
- Job grade: Higher Executive Officer
- Contract type: Permanent
- Business area: MOD - Department of State - DOS
- Type of role: Digital
- Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
- Number of jobs available: 1
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About the job
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a MODNET Power Platform developer to join the Defence Safety Authority’s Business Support and Improvement team.
The DSA is responsible for the regulation of Defence Health, Safety and Environmental Protection, operating under a Charter from the Secretary of State for Defence (SofS). The DSA provides independent assurance directly to the SofS that the law is complied with and the policy on safety in Defence is being promoted and implemented whilst Defence activities are conducted.
The post sits within the organisation’s headquarters providing enabling support to the 9 business areas of DSA comprising of 8 regulator domains and an accident investigation branch.
The position is advertised at 37 hours per week. DSA operates a hybrid working model which enables some home working. The post holder will be expected to attend office a minimum of two days per week, and we encourage applicants to discuss anticipated working arrangements for the role during the recruitment process.
Due to the nature of the role, part time and job share arrangements may be considered, subject to the requirement that business needs are met.
Job description
Working to the Business Services and Improvement Senior Developer, the post holder is a part of a development team of 3 developers using the Microsoft Power suite to build and maintain a variety of applications for the organisation which support business processes, manage DSA’s data and maximise opportunities for automation and information exploitation.
Key responsibilities
- Creating and maintaining digital tools within the Microsoft Power suite to enable DSA staff to manage business related data captured in Dataverse and SharePoint
- Build and modify applications that improve coherence in system and data architecture across DSA
- Support the senior developer to triage and assess the feasibility of new requirements
- Stakeholder liaison and escalation
- Maximising opportunities to increase automation
- Provide technical guidance and share good practice with a small community of developers across DSA
Person specification
Essential requirements:
- The successful applicant has experience developing sophisticated Power platform applications, flows, relational data tables and associated visualisations within the MODNet environment.
Desirable:
- Experience using Microsoft Power BI
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Software Developer – Programming and Build (Skill level: Practitioner)
- Software Developer – User Focus (Skill level: practitioner)
- Software Developer – Systems Design
- Software Developer – Modern Development standards
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
- Software Developer – Programming and Build (Skill level: Practitioner)
- Software Developer – User Focus (Skill level: practitioner)
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
This post may be eligible for a Digital Skills Allowance of up to £10,000 per annum. Eligibility for this allowance will be assessed at interview against the 4 core technical skills only and reviewed annually in line with departmental policy.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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Selection process details
Candidates will be required to complete a CV including job history, details of education qualifications and previous experiences and skills.
Candidates will also be required to provide a Personal Statement (750 word limit) stating skills, relevant experience and characteristics to demonstrate how you are suited to the role.
At sift, you will be assessed against your CV, Personal Statement and the following:
Behaviours
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
Technical Skills
- Software Developer – Programming and Build
- Software Developer – User Focus
Software developer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
The selection process will consist of a sift of applications, and those applicants who appear to be best suited to the requirements for the role will be invited to an interview. Interviews will be held in person at the MOD, Abbey Wood North, Bristol.
At interview, you will be assessed against the following:
Behaviours
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
Technical Skills
- Software Developer – Programming and Build (Skill level: Practitioner)
- Software Developer – Modern Development standards (Skill level: Practitioner)
- Software Developer – User Focus (Skill level: Practitioner)
- Software Developer – Systems Design - (Skill level: Working)
Software developer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
Presentation
At interview, you will be asked to provide a 5-10 minute presentation providing an overview of an application and associated automation/flows you have created. Your presentation will inform the assessment of your technical skills.
Further information:
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Working for the Civil Service
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Garry Bye
- Email : garry.bye879@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Further information
Attachments
| MOD Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 1563kB) |
| Defence Internal Brief notice Opens in new window (docx, 25kB) |
| Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) |
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