Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Junior Developer
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Job Summary
We are MHCLG
Build your digital career with us in Manchester. Technology has an important role to play in how government delivers services and supports communities. As part of our Digital, Data and Information Directorate, you’ll have the opportunity to work on digital services that make a real difference to people’s lives.
Based in Manchester, you’ll join a multidisciplinary digital team and work alongside experienced colleagues to build and improve services used by citizens, Local Authorities and people across MHCLG.
From supporting large-scale grant programmes and using data to improve decision-making, to supporting refugee resettlement, our work contributes to some of the department’s most important services.
As the department’s central digital function, we also provide the technology, platforms and infrastructure that enable teams across MHCLG to deliver their work.
Our teams bring together civil servants and specialist professionals from a range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, giving you the opportunity to learn, contribute your ideas and develop your digital career.
About The Role
As a Junior Developer, you’ll have the opportunity to put your technical skills into practice while learning from experienced developers. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to understand user needs, solve problems and build software that supports people and communities.
You’ll learn through practical experience, including pair programming, writing automated tests and working with colleagues across digital and policy teams. We use the right technology for the job, so you may work with a range of programming languages or Microsoft Power Platform.
Find out more about our digital teams and what they are working on through our MHCLG Digital blog. You can find out how we build software The MHCLG Way.
Please note that MHCLG does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants will need a valid visa that allows them to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
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Job Description
As a Junior Developer, you’ll:
- Develop and maintain high-quality software, working with experienced developers and a multidisciplinary team to build secure, reliable and user-focused digital services.
- Use development best practices, including pair programming, test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing, with support from experienced colleagues.
- Help maintain the reliability and security of our services by monitoring systems and supporting the management of production environments.
- Develop and maintain automated tests that support continuous integration and deployment.
- Work collaboratively with developers and colleagues across disciplines, including product managers, designers and user researchers, to understand user needs and deliver effective solutions.
- Share your knowledge and ideas with colleagues and contribute to the wider development community as you build your skills and experience.
Person specification
We’re looking for people who can work with others, are interested in building a career in software development, and have a foundation of technical skills they can build on.
As a Junior Developer You’ll Have
- Experience with a modern programming language, such as Python or Java, or experience with Microsoft Power Platform or Dynamics 365, potentially alongside JavaScript and C#.
- Experience developing web applications, with an understanding of full-stack development, version control, and cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS or Azure.
- Experience working with RESTful APIs and an understanding of how they are used to connect digital services.
- Experience using SQL and relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL or Microsoft Dataverse.
- Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain ideas, raise problems and share progress clearly with colleagues.
- A commitment to your own learning and development, with a willingness to learn new technologies, tools and ways of working.
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What you need to know before applying.
You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly.
- Security Clearance Requirements
- Civil Service Nationality Requirements
- Right to Work
- Artificial Intelligence
- Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles
- CV Declaration
- Sponsorships
- Salary and Grade
- Existing Civil Servants
- Conflict of Interest
- Location and Flexible Working
- Fixed Term Contracts
- Internal Fraud Database - Internal Fraud Register
- Appeals and Complaints
- Conflict of Interest
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
Name : Digital Data Jobs
Email : Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk
Further information
If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - Recruitment@communities.gov.uk. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been:
- a procedural irregularity
- an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy
- exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day.
It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at Recruitment@communities.gov.uk.
If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: info@csc.gov.uk.
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