Job Description

Details

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Reference number

425178

Salary

34,123 - 48,561
National 34,123-45,831


London 36,824-48,561. Please ensure that you read the Pay and Reward information for civil service and internal colleagues before applying.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer
Level 2a

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

OFGEM - Eserve - Digital Delivery Team

Type of role

Digital

Information Technology

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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

Location

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Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations - Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.

About the job

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Job summary

Help shape the future of energy through impactful digital solutions. Ofgem is looking for a Software Developer to support the delivery of green energy and social schemes, using modern technologies to build services that make a real difference to people's lives.



Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. We're at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers - especially vulnerable people.



We're offering a permanent role where you'll contribute to the development of applications that support some of the UK's most vital public services. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence how digital tools are built and delivered, ensuring the systems behind our schemes are efficient, secure and user-focused.



You'll develop and support innovative applications that contribute to green initiatives, as well as taking part in the technical development of projects and implementing new technologies. There's plenty of scope for application development, process improvement and shaping the way we work within an agile delivery environment.



This development role will also give you the chance to support junior colleagues, using your expertise to guide and mentor them, and step up and take on management activities for various projects. Collaboration will be at the heart of your approach as you work with other developers, stakeholders and digital experts to create scalable, sustainable solutions that meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.



We're looking for someone with strong experience in Microsoft-based development, including C#, Entity Framework Core and SQL Server, along with a solid understanding of Azure. You'll be familiar with applying design patterns, writing and executing unit tests, and working within microservices architectures. Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, and the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, will be key to success in this role.



At Ofgem, you'll be part of a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued and your expertise can flourish. We support hybrid working, offer an exceptional benefits package and provide the flexibility and development opportunities that will see you advance your career.



We have a critical purpose to deliver smart, efficient digital services that power the UK's clean energy future. You will help ensure that essential schemes are built on strong technical foundations, enabling fairer, greener outcomes for consumers and communities across the country.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Development, maintenance, and support of key Ofgem scheme applications. Technical documentation of key Ofgem business applications. Technical ownership of application requirements.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

Ensuring that business applications developed internally and externally are technically and functionally suitable for Ofgem.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

To work as part of a team with Developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, QA Testers, and the IT Infrastructure team to develop and deliver key Ofgem business applications. To work with the IT Infrastructure team to resolve issues with Ofgem business applications. To work with the IT Service Desk to resolve internal and external customer issues with Ofgem business applications. To work with outsourced development partners to transfer technical knowledge of externally developed applications in-house.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Essential skills and proven expertise in the following technologies (Lead criteria): Microsoft .NET (C#)/core SQL Server Development ASP.Net MVC Test Driven Development (TDD) Continuous Integration, build and deployment automation Knowledge and experience of some of the following (Lead criteria): Object-Oriented Design Development techniques and design patterns Agile Methodologies Relational database design SQL Stored procedures Unit Test Frameworks and Tools (Nunit, Moq, etc) Version Control tools and workflows (TFS, GIT) A good working knowledge of some of the following technologies: Microservices .NetCore Entity Framework Dependency Injection Powershell Cloud Technologies (Azure) Containerisation Technologies (Docker) Expertise as a Microsoft Software Developer. Demonstrable expertise of collaborative working with Business Analysts, QA Testers, project managers, senior managers, and business customers.

Desirable Criteria

To ideally hold a degree and a technical qualification, or equivalent experience (e.g. MCAD, MCSD, MCTS).

Behaviours

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


Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Working Together

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 34,123, OFGEM contributes 9,885 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Ability and Experience.
When you press the 'Apply now' button, you will be directed to a Civil Service test - guidance for this can be found here Civil Service online tests - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The test you are due to take is not timed and you can complete it at your own pace. Upon passing the test, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), and upload a copy of your anonymised CV.


You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word 'personal statement' evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile.


The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview, including your CV and any statements or examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Ofgem takes any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant applications will be withdrawn from the process. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.


Please refer to Civil Service candidate advice on the acceptable use of artificial intelligence within the recruitment and selection process - Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [

https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn

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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

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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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Jamie Wright Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.




In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.