Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in Computer Science/Software development or relevant experience equivalent to 2 years working in a software development team or environment with demonstrable outputs (e.g. example apps or source code).

Desirable

• Proven Evidence of ongoing personal development and interest in the field of software development.

Disposition / Attitude / Motivation

Essential

• Attention to detail, accurate and a strong quality first approach.
• Proven ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Proven ability to cope with a large workload and to prioritise activities according to deadlines.

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong engineering skills including Object Oriented design techniques.
• A good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Proven Knowledge, demonstrable experience and understanding of frontend and backend computing infrastructure such as Windows Server and SQL Server.

Desirable

• Proven Knowledge of Mobile development/hybrid apps/Progressive Web Apps.
• Proven Knowledge of cloud-based technologies such as Azure

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Analytical and problem-solving skills on highly complex systems, datasets and code.
• Proven ability to work independently, taking responsibility for delivery of work within agreed timescales.
• Proven ability to advise users on application design and content.
• Proven ability to concentrate for frequent and/or extended periods.

Desirable

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Good presentational skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).