Software Developer (part-time)
We welcome your application if:
- You have the ability to develop software both independently and as part of a team of developers
- You have the ability to develop a solution against a set of prescribed requirements
- You are able to debug existing applications and implement fixes in order to deliver an improved solution and service
- You have knowledge and experience within hybrid mobile application development, particularly Android using Ionic and Angular libraries, or creation of ASP.NET applications and/or services
Skills, knowledge experience:
- Must demonstrate proven experience and ability to:
- Develop, maintain and integrate a variety of software solutions
- Translate business requirements into software designs
- Create and maintain technical documentation to high standards
- Understand business and user requirements
- Research new and emerging software development tools and techniques
- Directly communicate with customers at a variety of levels using written and oral methods
- Participate in meetings;
- Promote equality, diversity and Human Rights in working practices
- Maintain standards for security of information
- Work effectively in an agile software development environment
Skills
- Comprehensive skills in the development of software
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently interact and empathise with all levels of staff
- Good presentation skills
- The ability to be creative and innovative
- Flexibility to use a variety of supporting technologies and to be innovative
- The ability to work under pressure and be capable of balancing competing demands and priorities
- The ability to learn and adapt
- Proven track record in understanding the need of customers/users
- Good communication skills in order to work effectively throughout the organisation and with external contractors and suppliers
Software skills and experience
It is essential that the post-holder has considerable knowledge and experience of development in at least one of the two core areas:
- Mobile App Development (preferably Android, Hybrid)
- Angular JS
- Apache Cordova
- Ionic framework
- jQuery
OR
- .NET Web Development
- C# .NET (preferably MVC)
- HTML
- CSS
- Database interaction (Oracle and/or SQL Server)
- Bootstrap
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- IIS deployment and administration
Working within the IT & Digital Team can be rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large organisation where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in an encouraging and flexible environment. Our benefits include:
- 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro-rata with the option to purchase additional days
- Access to a Corporate Health Cash Plan and wellbeing website
- Modern working environment in central Birmingham
- Opportunity to save on travel costs through a Corporate Travel Scheme
The community we serve within the West Midlands is diverse. West Midlands Police is an equal opportunities employer, meaning we value diversity and shape our workforce to best match and reflect the people we serve. You will be part of an already diverse and balanced team in terms of skill sets, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status and ethnic background. The strong team ethos helps us deliver on our departmental mission statement in "Enabling WMP to serve our communities through innovative and empowering technology."
The application process involves a practical challenge so you have opportunity to showcase, rather than just telling us, what you can do.
West Midlands Police is currently undertaking a long term review of staff pay and conditions. The grade, pay and other terms of employment are therefore subject to review and may change in the future.