Data & Analytics APP Factory - 4 x Java Developer's
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Specialist role Developer
Summary of the work
Development of new components for an in-sourcing project to deliver Winter Fuels payments for DWP Agents.We are looking for 4 skilled full stack web application developers to deliver the end to end web service against the DWP agreed technology stack, within the agreed security framework.
Latest start date 22/8/16
Expected contract length 4 Months with an option to extend
Region North East England
Organisation the work is for Department for Work and Pensions
About the work
Who the specialist will work with
The Digital Services APP Factory Team within Data and Analytics. This is a newly set up team to modernise data delivery within DWP using API and APP technology.
What the specialist will work on
Design and Build a range of web projects: 1. Develop new components for an in-sourcing project to deliver Winter Fuels payments for DWP Agents.We are looking for 4 skilled full stack web application developers to deliver the end to end web service against the DWP agreed technology stack, within the agreed security framework. The project is working to significant and challenging deadlines. The alpha phase will complete in July and a 3 month beta phase has been agreed for this work 2. Developing products from Alpha phase within Data science to productionise using API and APP technology.
Work setup
Address where the work will take place Department for Work and Pensions, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Working arrangements On-site Monday to Friday in Newcastle. DWP standard expense policy will apply
Security clearance HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standards (including Disclsoure Scotland)
Skills and experience
Essential skills and experience
- Expert JavaScript engineer with at least 3 years experience with advanced knowledge of AngularJS, NodeJS and functional programming.
- Test driving development, continuous integration and deployment.
- Understanding of MVC and micro services.
- Security and authentication protocols.
- Understanding of asynchronous programming, JavaScript frameworks e.g. Express, server side templating languages e.g. EJS, CSS pre-processors, code versioning with Git, JS task runners, particularly Webpack.
- Architecting and automating the build process for production using task runners and scripts.
- Documenting with JSDoc
- Creating e2e test suites and running them with Protractor
- Creating configuration, build and test scripts for CI environments e.g. Gitlab CI
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience of leading technical teams
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the principles of software engineering, programming and data management
- Ability to source and implement the appropriate tool or technology for a given task.
- Previous extensive commercial experience in software engineering
- Experience of agile development techniques
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
- Experience of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Nice-to-have skills and experience
- Expert JavaScript engineer with advanced knowledge of AngularJS, NodeJS and functional programming
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Summary
Develop web components and services for DWP Winter Fuels payments project.
Job title
Java Developer
Experience level
3+ years
Industry
government
Location requirements
On-site in Newcastle upon Tyne, no remote work allowed.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK