Developer Software Architect JD v4

The HMPPS Creating Future Opportunities (CFO) team is responsible for securing external funding and designing, commissioning, and delivering resettlement services using those funds. As such, CFO operates across the full programme lifecycle, from inception through to delivery and ongoing management. You will join the team as a .NET developer, based at our main office in Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4HS. You will play a key role in an innovative and forward-thinking team committed to reducing reoffending and supporting individuals to build positive, sustainable futures. This is a rewarding environment where your work directly contributes to improving lives. In addition to the satisfaction that you have truly made a difference, the role has excellent pay, pension, holiday entitlement, flexi hours and a great office environment to work in. Being part of the wider MoJ, training and progression opportunities abound and you will have the support of your manager and colleagues if you wish to up-skill in any areas you would like. PLEASE NOTE - a standard government job title (of "Software Developer Architect") may be used in reference to this post. At this point in time it is not envisaged any other development skills are essential, other than those outlined above. The job skills detailed within this advert are necessary for the role. Other skills detailed within the job description are not essential. The management of staff will not be necessary for this role. When submitting your CV, please ensure it includes experience of the required skillset above (C#, .Net, Blazor, SQL, LINQ etc)., The post holder will primarily be responsible for the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Case Assessment and Tracking System (CATS), which supports the programme's Payment by Results model. This post has no line management responsibility. CATS is a web application developed in C# using ASP.NET Core and Blazor, with Entity Framework for data access, a SQL Server backend, and a frontend built using HTML and CSS. The post reports to the Senior Developer and through them, to the Lead Manager (ICT, Training and Central Services). The role sits within the headquarters function but is based in the North West (Daresbury Park, Warrington), with an expectation to be in this office at least three days per week. This is a non-operational post., You will be a hands-on developer, responsible for delivering high-quality solutions, managing your own workload, and collaborating with other developers by contributing to and supporting shared workstreams. You will primarily be responsible for the on-going development and design of new and existing applications, to a commercial standard using C#, .NET (ASP.NET Core), Blazor, SQL Server, HTML / CSS, Entity Framework Core and LINQ. The post requires comprehensive knowledge and experience of the full software development life cycle, as well as an understanding of modern development technologies and techniques. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Design, develop, modify, test, support, document, and secure web applications (primarily CATS), and occasionally internal applications, to serve CFO requirements. This includes catering for strict business rules, multiple browsers, assistive technologies, and user-configurable interfaces. Experience in the following technologies and techniques is preferable:

• C#
• .NET (preferably ASP.NET Core)
• Blazor (for web UI development)
• SQL Server
• Entity Framework Core and LINQ
• HTML and CSS
• Git and collaborative development workflows
• Build and tooling via .NET CLI
• Managing database schema changes using Entity Framework migrations
Building up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a Continuous Deployment environment. Ensuring system development/implementations utilise version control systems (Git) and have appropriate supporting documentation and sufficient code commenting practices are maintained. Identification of good practices and new technologies we can adopt, and sharing experience, knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team, (both developers and non-developers). Translate requirements to appropriate work streams and allocate these work streams to others within the development team with the necessary skills to perform the task. Manage the day-to-day delivery of system development activities. Ensuring that plans for testing, and system upgrades / implementation remain feasible. Ensure that any planned upgrades / releases are appropriate and that its interaction with other IT infrastructure arrangements such as platforms and servers is optimised., The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks. Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS' Flexible Working policy. If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff. The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment., We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods CV or Work History, Experience Questions Experience Questions Application Form Question Word Limit 500 Evidence of Experience CV or Work History, Experience QuestionsInterview stage assessments Interview Dates To be confirmed Behaviours Seeing the Big Picture Developing Self and Others Changing and Improving Working Together Technical
• C#
• ASP.NET Core
• Databases
Other Assessments Which assessment methods will be used? Technical Test Level of security checks required DBS Standard Security Clearance (SC)

The role is based at Daresbury Park in Warrington (WA4 4HS), the post offers excellent links to Liverpool, Manchester and Cheshire by car (with free parking on site) with the office next to the M56, Junction 11. There are good rail links to Runcorn from Liverpool and Manchester. Flexible working hours (with time off in lieu), opportunity to work from home, a generous holiday allowance as standard (25 days plus additional public holidays/privilege day), access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme and other benefit schemes open to all civil servants., Annual Leave -The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case. Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays -You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. Pension -The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Work Life Balance HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ Season Ticket Advance -After two months' service, you'll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work Childcare Vouchers For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers Training HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes -There are opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS provides a variety of training appropriate to individual posts -All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles Eligibility -All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post -All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS -All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
• To Transformative Business Services (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk);
• To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
• To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team. For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos. Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. A Great Place to Work for Veterans The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces. For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans Redeployment Interview Scheme Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.