Introduction

Join us as an Associate IT Developer and discover a meaningful and rewarding career, as part of an organisation that equips and provides for the UK’s armed forces, all over the world.

Important

DE&S Associate IT Developer

The Job

DE&S (Defence Equipment & Support) are currently recruiting for Associate IT Developers to join our forward thinking and progressive teams based in MOD – Abbey Wood, Bristol, giving you a fantastic chance to form an integral part of our IM&IT (Information Management & Information Technology) function.

Supporting the implementation and maintenance of key software and systems development processes, you will work in an Agile software development environment to build an in depth knowledge of your technology stack with an understanding of how it fits the wider landscape. This is a standout opportunity to work with a team of subject matter experts, with scope to add a lot of value very quickly.

We offer outstanding training and development opportunities, defined progression routes, and a host of other benefits including our ‘Smarter Working’ policy, which means that you’ll be able to enjoy a high degree of flexible working whilst also having the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders on-site at Abbey Wood, Bristol.

We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our CV Guidance before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Build code to detailed specifications, unit testing and correct code errors.
  • Document unit test results to aid learning, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a quality well-engineered result.
  • Ensure reviews of own work to meet compliance of agreed standards and processes.
  • Participate in Agile Software Development, increasing knowledge of interactive code design, build and test.
  • Grow own in-depth knowledge of your technology application stack and understand how it fits in the wider IT landscape.
  • Participate in Agile Software Development, promote the methodology, interactive build & testing.
  • Participate in the production of prototypes/proof of concept with senior developers.
  • Improve capability within the function and participate in other function improvement activities.
  • What you will be assessed against

    To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

  • Experience of Software Engineering & Delivery within an organisation or an IT qualification.
  • It will also benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

  • Experience of working with various stakeholders and IT abilities within the business
  • Ability to work both alone and with others
  • Experience in JIRA
  • Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic & Advanced Sequence Query Language (SQL) & SQL Developer.
  • Experience working with Microsoft’s BI Stack or similar environment to develop credible data models in support of BI products.
  • Articulate risks with our data set and their impacts in addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Development and Implementation
  • Data Literacy
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Working Together
  • What’s in it for you?

    Our careers offer stability, training, progression – and much more! Discover more about what we offer in our Little Book of Big Benefits. Find out more about Our Pension Schemes.

    We’re exploring future ways of working with a flexible and a family-friendly approach in mind. This means that successful candidates may be offered the option of hybrid working, combining working at home with working at their contractual location. Further information relevant to hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post, to find a balance that suits your needs and those of the organisation. Please note that employees are responsible for meeting the cost of their travel to and from work when attending site.

    We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a great place to work that reflects the diversity of the society we serve. To help us do this, we particularly encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, disabled people, and people from LGBT communities. By bringing together different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together.