Business Applications Officer

Gravesham Borough Council; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a motivated individual to join their digital development and data services team. In this permanent position, you will contribute to application development for essential public services, ensuring systems are efficient and user-focused. The role requires extensive IT experience, particularly with Microsoft technologies and Agile methodologies. Benefits include a minimum of 23 days annual leave, membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

23 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to discounts via benefits portal

Career development opportunities

Access to eye care vouchers

Hybrid Working

Free parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in various IT disciplines, specifically in software development.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft technologies and best practices.
• Solid understanding of cloud technologies and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of applications supporting vital public services.
• Take part in technical development projects and implement new technologies.
• Guide and mentor colleagues in the development team.

Skills

Microsoft .NET (C#)

SQL Server Development

REST and Object-Oriented Design

Entity Framework Core

Database Design and Concepts

Agile Methodologies

Cloud Technologies (Azure)

Job description

Salary: £39,874 to £55,413 per annum (inclusive of allowances)

Status: Permanent

Hours: 37 hour

Location: Civic Centre, Gravesen

Closing date: 18 February 2026

The Role

We are looking for someone with the drive and passion to join a talented, experienced delivery team as we shape the future for our digital development and data services.

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

You will develop and support innovative applications, 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 colleagues, using your expertise to guide and mentor them, and step up and take on leadership activities for various projects.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with extensive experience across various IT disciplines, demonstrating strong expertise in Microsoft Software Development. The ideal applicant will possess a solid understanding of relevant technologies and best practices, including but not limited to the following:

• Microsoft .NET (C#)
• SQL Server Development
• REST and Object-Oriented Design
• Entity Framework Core
• Database Design and Concepts
• Agile Methodologies
• Cloud Technologies (Azure)

You will collaborate with colleagues across IT services to deliver innovative and effective digital solutions.

The department maintains an on-call rota to ensure continuous support for operational service needs, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position may be included in the on-call rota, and the postholder will be expected to participate when required.

For further information on the role, please read the attached person specification. Please note that this is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process.

Working for Gravesham

We are committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves. A range of services have been provided to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.

The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England. Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.

Benefits

• A minimum of 23 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to over 1000+ instant discounts from favourite retailers, restaurants, food delivery services and attractions via our benefits portal VivUp
• Career development, training opportunities and access to e-learning
• Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses
• External Occupational Health service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to EAP Services 24/7
• Hybrid Working
• Free parking
• Octopus Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Important Information

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job description and person specification.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

The proposed interview date for this role is 24 February 2026.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please contact Tariq Aziz (Business Applications Manager) on .

How To Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to by 18 February 2026.

If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Human Resources Team on 01474 337374.