Development Technician - Software Developer

Development Technician - Software Developer

The starting salary is £43,227, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.

The salary is broken down as £40,386 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £45,615. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Southwark

The Technology, Research, and Innovation (TRI) team keeps the Met at the cutting-edge of tech. Our work is highly innovative, and no two projects are ever the same.

This staff role is an outstanding opportunity for a software developer with hands on software experience who wants to further develop and progress their software skills. You will be working in an exciting development environment, delivering operational technology solutions to make London safer.

You will be part of the team who develop niche technology solutions for unique business issues for operational use both in the office and in the field. Working closely with an enthusiastic and dedicated team, you will be responsible for developing requirements, writing code, working with collaborative development tools, and providing hands-on expert assistance to the team to deliver robust and innovative solutions. The work will include the system design from concept through to fully functional systems for operational use, including support.

Please do not use AI to complete your application, which may be negatively impacted if we detect that AI has been used. The team who wrote this advert are the same human beings who will be reviewing your application, and we will read your personal statement to understand how you think you'd fit and why you want to work with us.

What you will be doing

The Technology, Research & Innovation team creates niche technology solutions for specialist areas of the Met. Delivery of these solutions involves the complete lifecycle from developing requirements and working closely with the relevant stakeholders, producing solution designs, and creating fully functional products or systems for operational use in the office or the field.

You'll be in a position to help solve unique technology problems within policing, writing code to create bespoke and specialised software solutions for use directly by operational teams. You will use your skills in software development and engineering to build secure solutions to meet customer requirements, whilst enhancing the capability of the team using the department's development process and methodology.

You'll be collaborating with other members of the team; at others you'll be trusted to work on your own. We give you the time and space to nurture your interests, and you'll be surrounded by a warm and inclusive team who will share advice, knowledge, and your enthusiasm for technology.

Employee Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 at 5 years, plus bank holidays.
• Contributory Civil Service Pension.
• Long service rewards, Overtime and Blue Light Card eligibility

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

How to apply

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 10 January 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence January 2025.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence January 2025.