The Role
Post: Senior Developer – Applications
Salary: £43,736.00 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £43,736.00 - £52,242.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Thursday 23 May 2024 at 16:00 GMT
London Fire Brigade - one of the largest and globally respected fire and rescue services - is seeking a talented Senior Developer – Applications to join our busy Application Development Team.
The ideal candidate will possess a good level of skills in C#, ASP.net, SQL, HTML, CSS and Javascript/JQuery – PowerApp and Power Automate development skills will be a bonus. A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies in this dynamic environment is essential.
We value a proactive approach to learning. The successful candidate should demonstrate a keen interest in building on prior knowledge, adapting to evolving technologies, assisting and supporting team colleagues, and contributing fresh perspectives to our team.
Part of a small innovative team of close-knit developers, dedicated to improving business processes, you’ll be building intuitive, user-friendly apps that will streamline operations and drive efficiency. Providing an end-to-end service from scoping to developing and delivering apps, you will have a talent for problem solving and a keen eye for detail to craft robust, scalable web applications.
You will need:
Demonstrable skills in C#, ASP.net and transactional SQL.
A good knowledge of extracting and transforming data.
A good understanding on how to assist stakeholders identify issues, document requirements and provide solutions to improve processes.
A willingness to delve into new areas and technologies to expand your skill set.
This role is hybrid based, working at our central London headquarters and remotely from home
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place Early June . Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
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