Senior Application Developer

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a Senior Application Developer to enhance our forward-thinking development team, working within our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of GBP45,441 - GBP48,474 per annum (grade 8).As well as this we will offer you hybrid working arrangements, additional benefits, and a wonderful place to work. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation of the Fire Service, helping change how it operates with technology. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.
Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.
About the Senior Application Developer role: This is a unique opportunity to join our Digital, Data and Technology department, forming part of our forward-thinking development team as a Senior Applications Developer. Following the Service s investment in Microsoft 365 we are now looking to fully utilise its functionality to improve business effectiveness and efficiency and exploit the opportunities this platform provides. With this comes an exciting opportunity to be part of a team, leading and driving forwards digital transformation within the Fire Service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual, with a passion for innovation and creativity within digital development. You will have an up-to-date knowledge in a variety of development applications and will be forward thinking in terms of the best ways to use them. This is a unique opportunity to take up a key role within a challenging and fast paced environment. You will be able to help others develop and opportunities for your own CPD are available. Find out more: Key responsibilities of an Senior Application Developer:
Strong leadership skills and ability to work well with others Good knowledge and experience working knowledge of modern development tools and technologies Knowledge and understanding of agile methodologies to ensure applications are delivered successfully and on time Desire to learn and inspire others through new techniques and technologies Clear understanding of security and confidentiality of information in terms of application tools Excellent organisational and planning skills and the ability to ensure deadlines are meet
What we are looking for in our Senior Application Developer:
Extensive experience of building applications and assisting in developing strategy that best utilise the Power Platform, including, but not limited to:
Power Apps Power Automate Power BI
Experience of working effectively at a senior practitioner level within a software development function Experience in leading a team and to provide agile leadership for the function Exceptional communication skills, and the ability to explain key concepts to individuals with varying levels of experience and understanding The ability to liaise and engage effectively with staff across the organisation To support the Service in driving modern technologies and applications forward
Closing Date: 2359hrs Thursday 4th April 2024 If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Senior Application Developer please click "apply" today, we would love to hear from you.
You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Our values As a Service and as individuals:
We are proud to help We are honest We are respectful We are working together Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.
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