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Job Summary
Help shape the future of energy through impactful digital solutions. Ofgem is looking for two Senior Software Developers to support the delivery of green energy and social schemes, using modern technologies to build services that make a real difference to people’s lives.
Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers – especially vulnerable people.
We’re offering permanent roles where you’ll contribute to the development of applications that support some of the UK’s most vital public services. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence how digital tools are built and delivered, ensuring the systems behind our schemes are efficient, secure and user-focused.
You’ll develop and support innovative applications that contribute to green initiatives, as well as taking part in the technical development of projects and implementing new technologies. There’s plenty of scope for application development, process improvement and shaping the way we work within an agile delivery environment.
This senior development role will also give you the chance to support junior colleagues, using your expertise to guide and mentor them, and step up and take on management activities for various projects. Collaboration will be at the heart of your approach as you work with other developers, stakeholders and digital experts to create scalable, sustainable solutions that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and support key Ofgem scheme applications.
* Create and maintain technical documentation for business applications.
* Support the Technical Lead in technical decisions and team leadership.
* Mentor junior colleagues to foster their professional development.
* Manage workloads and prioritize tasks as Work Manager when needed.
* Suggest and implement improvements to the development process.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric solutions.
* Ensure adherence to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
Role Criteria
Essential
* Significant demonstrable knowledge and experience in developing data-driven web applications using Microsoft technologies, including proficiency in C# for creating robust and scalable web applications, expertise in using Entity Framework Core for efficient data access and manipulation, strong experience in designing, querying, and managing databases with SQL Server, and proficiency in deploying, managing, and scaling applications on Microsoft Azure.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and clients. Comfortable deputizing for the Technical Lead when required, with the ability to step into a leadership role, manage teams, and ensure project delivery in the absence of the Technical Lead.
* Knowledge and experience in applying common design patterns to solve software design problems, proficiency in writing and executing unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability, and a strong understanding and application of SOLID principles to create maintainable and scalable software.
* Demonstrable experience with cloud technologies, including designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based architectures, proficiency in using containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and broad knowledge of cloud services and platforms with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.
* Ability to guide, mentor, and support junior team members in their professional development, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment within the team.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £47,895, OFGEM contributes £13,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; Hybrid working, flexible working hours and family friendly policies.
Selection Process
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), and upload a copy of your CV anonymising all details where necessary. You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile.
Contact Point for Applicants
Job Contact:
* Name: Lucy Dowding
* Email: recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
Recruitment team:
* Email: recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
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