Job Description

Details

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Reference number

413882
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Salary

35,787 - 43,759
This post is considered a Group 1 post by UK Government's Central Digital & Data Office and therefore will include Group 1 DDaT allowance
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Higher Executive Officer###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

WRA - Strategy###

Type of role

Digital###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share###

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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

Location

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We encourage flexible and hybrid working but although this role can be based anywhere, some office attendance is required depending on business need. This role is based in our Cardiff office.

About the job

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Job summary

We're responsible for Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax. Our work raises revenue to support public services, like the NHS and schools, in communities across Wales. But that's not all, we're also involved with and support future tax design for Wales.

Join a place with purpose

You'll join a team of 100+ talented people from across 14 different professions. Our culture is best described as innovative, collaborative and kind.


By working together, we'll deliver a fair tax system for Wales.

You'll be working with

Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds and experience. From Operations, Policy, Digital and Data, HR, Communications to Finance - there's a place for you in our friendly team.

You'll be our greatest asset

When you join us, you'll be part of a fair and inclusive team where you can thrive, be rewarded and heard.


We've consistently featured in the top 3 for people engagement in the Civil Service People Survey. Inclusion and fairness are our most strongest scoring areas - see our latest People Survey results.


And we're recognised for our innovation as a digital 'cloud-based' organisation that supports hybrid and flexible working that enables a great work-life balance.


Find out more about working for us, our roles and our corporate plan 2025-2028 .

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Job description

The Software Developer will sit within the WRA's Digital & Technology function, working as part of the developer team. The Digital & Technology team are responsible for the delivery of all IT-related services within the WRA by providing infrastructure, applications and services.


You will be responsible for building and supporting software to meet the needs of both internal and external users. This includes front end JavaScript applications and back end .NET API services.


You will use agreed specifications to design, code and test programs, using the right standards and tools. This includes building interfaces between systems, or working on more complex user focussed applications as part of the wider team.


You will use modern standards and provide some coaching and mentoring to junior colleagues.


The solutions and services you design will have security mitigation controls embedded as a core part of the solution.


"We are a fully cloud-based organisation and this is an exciting opportunity to develop digital solutions for new taxes."

Alun Lee,

Digital Lead

Candidate information session

If this seems like a role you'd be interested in, join us for our virtual Candidate Information Sessions on

2 July 2025

. You'll meet the Line Manager, get an overview of the role as well a feeling for what it's like working at the WRA. We'll also talk through the benefits and L&D opportunities we offer, as well as application tips.

Register here for 12.30pm session:

Business Wales Events Finder - Candidate Information Session - Software Developer

Register here for 4.00pm session:

Business Wales Events Finder - Candidate Information Session - Software Developer

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Person specification

Solve business problems and design systems. Understand the business problem which needs to be solved, and engaging with others across the organisation to design and implement an appropriate solution. Develop software to meet user needs, this may include designing a new system or making an improvement to an existing application. Support and guidance will be provided by the Lead Developer Follow best-practice guidelines, help to improve those guidelines to ensure that they are implemented Write clean, well-tested code Build secure applications that is subject to regular IT security health checks, making improvements on recommendations and tracking changes Support and help mentor our digital apprentices as their skills develop Identify issues in production and resolve them Control releases using CI/CD tools and provide post-live support Provide ongoing support for the applications and services you build Escalate problems and issues as they arise to the Lead Developer ###

Languages

The following list of language requirements represents an objective assessment of the Welsh language skills required to undertake the duties of this post:


Welsh language skills Welsh skills are desirable




Welsh desirable means that having Welsh language skills would be useful in this role, but it is not an assessment criteria so it won't put you at any disadvantage during recruitment if you aren't a Welsh speaker. We support all staff to learn or improve their Welsh language skills once they join us.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 35,787, Welsh Revenue Authority contributes 10,367 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days Flexible and hybrid working Generous employer contribution pension schemes of 28.97% Time off for wellbeing activities Green car scheme Cycle2Work and season travel tickets Access to subsidised sports groups Generous family-friendly leave policies Free Welsh language courses and time off to learn Access to a range of staff diversity networks Free counselling and support service via our Employee Assistance Programme a highly engaged and collaborative culture - see

our People Survey results

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

We recruit using success profiles. Our

success profiles guidance

will help you in completing your application.


In brief, this approach means:

we look for evidence of what you have done and what you can do. This means we look for the behaviours, strengths and ability needed to do the job where necessary or relevant, we also consider experience and technical knowledge this approach starts at application stage and continues throughout the recruitment process we may only look for some things at certain stages. We'll always be clear what we're looking for and when

You can find information and videos on how to apply for Civil Service roles here: About the application process , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)


You should highlight evidence from the table below during the recruitment process. You may also wish to refer to the main tasks mentioned above.


Whilst the use of Generative AI (GenAI) isn't prohibited, it must be used truthfully and your application must be factually accurate. It should be noted that presenting ideas and experience generated by artificial intelligence as your own, may be considered plagiarism.


A reserve list may be used for this role should another role become available in the next 12 months we may contact you.

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Behaviours

Assessed in personal statement and CV

Assessed during interview or assessment

Changing and Improving

Work with others to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes to use fewer resources.



Yes



Yes

Managing a Quality Service

Successfully deliver high quality outcomes that meet the customers' needs and gives value for money.



Yes



Yes

Developing Self and Others

Take time to coach, mentor and develop other colleagues.



No



Yes





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Strengths

Assessed in personal statement and CV

Assessed during interview or assessment

Improver

You look for better ways of doing things and enjoy coming up with new and original ideas.



No



Yes

Service Focussed

You look for ways to serve customers putting their needs at the heart of everything you do.



No



Yes

Responsible

You take ownership for your decisions and hold yourself accountable for what you have promised to deliver.



No



Yes





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Experience

Assessed in personal statement and CV

Assessed during interview or assessment

Experience with Microsoft Azure or similar cloud platforms (such as AWS or Google Cloud)



Yes



No



Experience working with a front end JavaScript framework such as Vue, React or Angular etc.



Yes



No

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Technical knowledge

Assessed in personal statement and CV

Assessed during interview or assessment

Working knowledge of the .NET platform



Yes



Yes

Qualifications

Assessed during interview or assessment

Assessed in personal statement and CV

An honours degree in a subject related to computer science, information technology / systems or information / cyber security

OR

No degree but able to demonstrate experience in a role involving application development



Yes



No




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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
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

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
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.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

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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The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.###

Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Luke Cox, Yolk Recruitment Email : luke.cox@yolkrecruitment.com Telephone : 07458 160 673
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Recruitment team

Email : luke.cox@yolkrecruitment.com ###

Further information

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. See the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles where this is set out.


If you feel your application has not been treated in line with the recruitment principles, and you wish to complain, you should contact the Head of HR.


Email: hr@wra.gov.wales


If you're not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.