Job Description

Posted 4 weeks ago

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a Senior Application Developer to enhance our forward-thinking development team, working within our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £45,441 – £48,474 per annum (grade 8). As well as this we will offer you hybrid working arrangements, additional benefits, and a wonderful place to work.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset. 

Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce. 

About the Senior Application Developer role:

Following the Service’s investment in Microsoft 365 we are now looking to fully utilise its functionality to improve business effectiveness and efficiency and exploit the opportunities this platform provides. With this comes an exciting opportunity to be part of a team, leading and driving forwards digital transformation within the Fire Service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual, with a passion for innovation and creativity within digital development. You will have an up-to-date knowledge in a variety of development applications and will be forward thinking in terms of the best ways to use them.

This is a unique opportunity to take up a key role within a challenging and fast paced environment. You will be able to help others develop and opportunities for your own CPD are available.

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Key responsibilities of an Senior Application Developer: 

Strong leadership skills and ability to work well with others

Good knowledge and experience working knowledge of modern development tools and technologies

Knowledge and understanding of agile methodologies to ensure applications are delivered successfully and on time

Desire to learn and inspire others through new techniques and technologies

Clear understanding of security and confidentiality of information in terms of application tools

Excellent organisational and planning skills and the ability to ensure deadlines are meet

What we are looking for in our Senior Application Developer: 

Extensive experience of building applications and assisting in developing strategy that best utilise the Power Platform, including, but not limited to:

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Experience of working effectively at a senior practitioner level within a software development function

Experience in leading a team and to provide agile leadership for the function

Exceptional communication skills, and the ability to explain key concepts to individuals with varying levels of experience and understanding

The ability to liaise and engage effectively with staff across the organisation

To support the Service in driving modern technologies and applications forward

Closing Date: 2359hrs Thursday 4th April 2024

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Senior Application Developer please click "apply" today, we would love to hear from you. 

You must be eligible to work in the UK. 

Our values

As a Service and as individuals: 

We are proud to help

We are honest

We are respectful

We are working together

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us