The role is wide ranging not only in the practical elements of developing products but also focussing on best practice when managing stakeholder relationships with, for example, data suppliers and system users such as other Finance teams, Service Delivery and HR colleagues and External Groups. Working as part of a team of Technical Developers the successful candidate will: Understand user requirements and build products that deliver against these; Be creative in exploring solutions that present data with impact and utilise the functionality of the tools available; Adhere to our processes and protocols for product development and testing and data security and governance; Continuously developing and maintaining high quality and expert skills in Qlik Sense, Power BI and associated systems i.e., Oracle systems such as Discoverer, Hyperion and Single Operating Platform (SOP). Successful candidates will be responsible for: Championing Agile development of new data visualisation applications to increase efficiency of processes when replacing existing products or systems; Being proactive in the Sprint & Development Phase, with full involvement in Sprint Planning, Daily Stand Ups, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives in conjunction with Product Managers and internal/external suppliers; To assist the User Experience team, supporting the training of users of delivered products/systems and ensure that configuration management standards are applied; Ensuring clear and timely communication with all key stakeholders throughout; The production of supporting documentation for products and data visualisation apps e.g. Product Summary, End-User Guidance; May be responsible for upskilling of EO developers; Responsible for task and workflow management in Confluence/Jira. Hybrid working This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. This role can only be delivered from the UK. Person specification Essential Criteria : (LEAD) Experience in the development of data visualisation and reporting products. (This can include data visualisation in Microsoft Excel e.g. creating Excel dashboards); A knowledge of how to develop reporting data models, designing from raw data and applying logic to enable the creation of high quality and accurate reports; Advanced knowledge of Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Power Query or a basic understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL); A good understanding of organisational reporting/MI systems e.g. CAM, NGCC, BOXI or equivalent such as Hyperion / Discoverer, and its functionality for improving data visualisation and presenting data in a way that best supports user insight and decision making; Knowledge and experience of delivery in an Agile environment. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Working Together Benefits Alongside your salary of 37,497, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 10,862 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours. Generous annual leave at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave. Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme. Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly). Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service. Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Sift stage: As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a Personal Statement of no more than 1250 words. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. The sift panel will use your Personal Statement to assess your skills and experience against the Essential Criteria listed for this position. In the event of a high level of applications, we reserve the right to conduct the application sift based on a single Lead Criteria, as indicated in the Person Specification section.Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. Interview stage: Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview via MS Teams. You will need to produce evidence of ID at the video interview. The interview will take a blended approach, and you will be assessed against the behaviours outlined in the job advert as well as experience (as per the Essential Criteria) via a short presentation. Further information will be provided to those who are invited to interview and feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Application sift is planned to be carried out WC: 17th March 2025 Interviews are planned to be carried out WC: 14th April 2025 Please be advised that the above dates are indicative only and are subject to change. Further Information Find out more about Working for DWP A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to DWP from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service o n your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. 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