Job summary
This will be a key role in the design, build, support, implementation, bug fixing and improvement of existing and new digital services across DVSA. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team using Agile delivery methodologies where you will be responsible for the development and delivery of well-designed and executed software, as a programmer who is able to adapt to multiple technologies, manage more junior colleagues and produce clean well tested code, contributing to� delivering solutions that meet user needs.
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Job description
You will:
1. Act as Technical Lead for high-value initiatives driving development and test standards and continuous improvement through Scrum.
2. Use industry best practice and knowledge to make agency policy decisions relating to technical tool selection based on analysis of requirements.
3. Create a culture that proactively manages the risks of technical debt by ensuring continual software improvement.
4. Lead technical teams in relation to problem solving and technical optioneering, driving and supporting teams to make technical recommendations based on sound analysis and knowledge.
5. Work closely with Delivery Leads and Lead Developer management to ensure appropriately skilled technical expertise is in place across Digital Services, owning a resource requirement pipeline against skillset is managed.
Person specification
We are looking for a candidate who:
6. Has a sound understanding of value based delivery and planning and ability to drive solutions through the development lifecycle.
7. Has current technical experience of working in an open-source environment using open-source technologies including PHP, JavaScript, and Java.
8. Has a working understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and quality software development in an enterprise-level environment.
9. Is experienced in Agile methodology as part of technical job families.
10. Has an appreciation of emerging technologies and a proven ability to be able to assess technical opportunities and make recommendations for strategic direction and future proofing.
Please view the attached role profile for an in depth view of the post.
Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.�
About Us�
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps everyone stay safe on Britain's roads.��
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We're an innovative organisation that values professional expertise and invests in all our people. We champion inclusive and diverse teams, ensuring we have the skills required to deliver transport that moves Britain ahead now and into the future, meeting the needs of the people who use our services.��
We�re working hard to:��
11. Make roads safer.
12. Improve services for our customers.
13. Make road transport greener and healthier.
14. Harness the potential of technology and data.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
15. Leadership
16. Developing Self and Others
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
17. Lead Developer �Development process optimisation -(Skill level: working)-
18. Lead Developer� Programming and Build -(Skill level: expert)-
19. Lead Developer � Systems Integration - (Skill level: practitioner) -
20. Lead Developer � Modern Standards Approach - (Skill level: expert) -
21. Lead Developer � Information Security - (Skill level: practitioner) -
Benefits
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