Job Description

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Reference number

434954
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Salary

58,252 - 68,586
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Senior Executive Officer#

Contract type

Permanent#

Business area

RoS - Corporate - Digital#

Type of role

Digital#

Working pattern

Full-time#

Number of jobs available

8

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Edinburgh, Glasgow

About the job

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Job summary

Join our innovative tech team as a Senior Software Developer and help shape the future of RoS! We're looking for a passionate and experienced developer to lead exciting projects, solve complex challenges, and create top-tier software. You'll have the opportunity to work with a talented, collaborative team where your ideas and contributions will truly make a difference. You will work on cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies and methodologies and have clear pathways for career progression and opportunities to take on leadership roles.#

Job description

Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable software systems Lead the development of new features, from concept to production, ensuring quality and performance standards Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring minimal disruption to users Review and improve code written by team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning Actively contribute to technical discussions and decisions regarding architecture and design Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and DevOps to create seamless, impactful software experiences Stay ahead of industry trends and actively contribute to the improvement of our development practices Mentor junior developers and help them grow through code reviews, pair programming, and sharing knowledge Participate in community events, department meetups run by the developers, software developers led communities of practice, and contribute to shared projects Provide line management for software developers, including regular 1:1s and performance reviews Set clear objectives and expectations for direct reports #

Person specification

Experience:

We will assess you against the following Experience and Technical skills during the application and the assessment process:

Significant experience as a software engineer Proven ability to take ownership of complex development projects and deliver quality solutions on time Comfortable working in agile environments, collaborating with diverse teams, and adapting to change You can demonstrate commitment to producing high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code You have a curious mindset and are eager to tackle complex problems and find creative solutions You enjoy collaborating with others, whether it's pairing with teammates or brainstorming with cross-functional groups Experience of line management, including supporting the professional development of direct reports Experience in managing performance and resource allocation within a technical team You value growth, both personally and professionally, and enjoy mentoring others You want to make an impact; your work directly contributes to the organisation's success and provides a service to the people of Scotland

Technical Experience:

Strong experience with programming languages (Java, Python, TypeScript) and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Flask, React) Experience with container platforms (Docker, OpenShift) Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern DevOps tools Experience with version control tools (GitLab) and building CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) Solid understanding of designing and developing RESTful APIs or microservices

Behaviours

At the assessment stage you will be interviewed and scored against the below Behaviours:

Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service #

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 58,252, Registers of Scotland contributes 16,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours.

Stage one - Application Process

To apply, click on 'Apply now' and complete the online application form.


You will need to submit:

A CV outlining your career history and how you meet the technical and the general experience criteria (max 4 pages). A Statement of suitability (400 - 500 words in the space provided) based on the case scenario that will be provided in our website during your application. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) in your examples. As part of the application process you will receive an online assessment invitation via the Hackerrank and you will have 3 days to complete it.


Please note:

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may complete an initial sift based on Technical Experience. We reserve the right to invite candidates to participate in a telephone interview prior to being further assessed. Applications that are not accompanied by CVs will not be scored or statements over 500 words will not be considered. We would strongly recommend that your statement is written in the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action & Result) and suggest preparing your answers using software such as MS Word or Google Docs, and then uploading the file. We strongly advise you review our policy on responsible use of AI in the application process. RoS may check answers with an AI detection tool and will contact you for a pre-screening call to verify your responses. Applications and appointments are subject to a strict merit-based assessment process, in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles.

Stage two - assessment

If successful at application stage, you will be invited to an in-person interview which will include the following:

Behaviour based interview, you will be assessed against the Behaviours of the role Tech exercise and case scenario (no prior preparation is required)

Please note: The assessment will take place in one of our established offices at Meadowbank House, Edinburgh (EH8 7AU), or St Vincent Plaza, Glasgow (G2 5LD).

Information on Success Profiles

For further information on success profiles, visit our Success Profiles.

Recruitment timeline

Closing date: 6th of November at 23:59 Application sift: 10th of November Invites to assessment: 14th of November Interviews: Week commencing 24th of November (subject to change)


Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.#

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.#

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.#

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : evangelos.kalpakis@ros.gov.uk Email : evangelos.kalpakis@ros.gov.uk

Recruitment team

* Email : talent@ros.gov.uk