Senior Software Developer (North Kent/Chelmsford) Agile Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Application Development Team in IT Services as a Senior Software Developer.

Responsible for the design, development, and 3rd line support of bespoke and innovative solutions, you will be working on a variety of interesting projects covering the full development life cycle. Previous internal development examples are a Bail application, Room & Desk Booking system, and Mental Health (Section 136) Management systems and an Evidence Based Investigative Tool, as well as administration systems to support back office functions.

The unique function of this team means the role is varied and exciting and brings a huge sense of purpose and job satisfaction knowing our work supports both Officers and Staff to deliver a first class service to the public in tackling and preventing crime., The role will offer flexibility in terms of place of work, including the potential to work from home for those who would like to. In the event that home working is agreed for the successful candidate, there will be a requirement to regularly attend a designated 'Team Zone' as agreed with the line manager. Currently the designated Team Zone for this role is located at Northfleet. Please note that any excess travel costs from the Team Zone to any future Team Zone will not be paid and applicants are advised to take potential travel mileage increases into consideration when deciding to apply., * Have subjected our Disability Confident self-assessment to external challenge and validation.

• Are taking an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At Essex Police we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.

Through the dedicated commitment of our support networks, DE&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our DE&I commitments, ensuring Essex Police is an employer of choice; where everyone feels included.

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Do you have experience in Web services?, The successful candidate will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues to meet team goals. You will be required to manage and prioritise your own workload using project management disciplines and must be self-motivated, driven and possess excellent team working skills. In return, you will be working with a highly skilled supportive network of colleagues and managers who are receptive to your ideas and passionate about delivering high quality applications for both Forces., * Around 3 years or more programming experience in Java (J2EE, J2ME) (or equivalent object-oriented language) and JavaScript or Microsoft Power Platform including Power Apps and Power Automate.

• Around 3 or more years' experience with systems implementation, covering the full application lifecycle.
• A sound understanding and appreciation of the principles and practice of good system design.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent time management skills and working to deadlines.

Also please document any further expertise in the following areas:

• An understanding and experience of using the Scrum framework.
• Web Services experience.

A technical test may be required to be taken as part of the selection procedure.