The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, sustainable and tech-enabled port. As the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, delivering world class travel and visitor experiences to the most prestigious cruise lines.
With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a brand-new marina which is a major feature of the exciting waterfront development, and opportunities for further expansion in the future, Dover's proud history dating back 400 years has a new modern twist.\"
Job Summary
You will be required to support internal and external software developments during the software development lifecycle, including:
* Ensuring solutions satisfy business requirements
* Software build
* Software testing
* Post-implementation support of internal software developments
* Proactive maintenance of internal software developments
Some of your duties will include, but not limited to:
- Support the IT development function with gathering solution requirements and defining the output requirements for internal and external development projects.
- Support the IT development function in delivering internal development projects using agile techniques and modern coding practices.
- Perform software tests and coordinate end user testing.
- Coordination of post-implementation training.
- Deliver minor updates and application support for internal developments.
- Maintain and create business reporting using SQL/database queries.
- Maintain and create technical and functional documentation.
This is fixed term contract for 34 months
Skills and Qualifications
* GCSEs Grade 4 or above to include Maths and English
* A minimum of 1 years experience of software development.
* Must be able to demonstrate one of the following:
- C#, .NET, Web Services, JavaScript, JSON, HTML5 and CSS (preferably C# and .NET)
- Using an IDE (preferably Visual Studio)
- Source control (VTFS & GIT)
- Software testing & QA
* Admin and support of software applications
* Experience of working with cloud architectures (predominantly Microsoft Azure)
* Knowledge of the Microsoft Power platform (Power Automate and Power Apps) or other Low-code/No-code alternatives
Benefits:
* 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
* Generous contributory pension scheme
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Private Health Care
* Life assurance
* Employee assistance programme
* 3rd party discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Benefits and reward platform
* Free Parking
* Employee volunteering scheme
All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.
Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.
We are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.