Junior Developer - Police Staff

Nottinghamshire Police; Arnold; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Arnold is seeking a Junior Application Developer to join their Information Services team. This role involves working across the full stack, building scalable applications, and collaborating with experienced developers. If you have a solid understanding of C#, web technologies, and a proactive attitude, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a meaningful environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Mentorship from experienced developers

Access to training and certifications

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, and SQL Server.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like Vue.js or Blazor.
• Familiarity with Azure, DevOps pipelines, and Git version control.
• A keen eye for clean code, performance, and usability.
• A proactive mindset and a hunger to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior developers and stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy applications.
• Work across the full stack: from responsive front-end interfaces to robust back-end services.
• Build APIs, integrate with databases, and contribute to cloud-based solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learn and grow in a supportive environment that values curiosity and creativity.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core

Entity Framework

SQL Server

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Vue.js

Blazor

Azure

Git

DevOps

Job description

Job description

Be part of the force's expanding Information Services team

Nottinghamshire Police has recently invested in its Information Services team, its people and the structure.

We provide technologies and IT services that directly impact operational policing. From the software that frontline officers require to be able to make decisions on the street, big data and analytics, 999/101 Control Room services, technologies that support digital investigations and everything in between! Information Services is at the heart of it all!

We’re on the hunt for a passionate Junior Application Developer to join our growing team of innovators. If you thrive on solving real-world problems, love working across the full stack, and want to build scalable, enterprise-grade applications using the latest Microsoft technologies — this is your moment.

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborating with senior developers and stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy applications (Web, mobile, desktop, integration services etc).
• Working across the full stack: from responsive front-end interfaces to robust back-end services.
• Building APIs, integrating with databases, and contributing to cloud-based solutions.
• Participating in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learning and growing in a supportive environment that values curiosity and creativity.

What You’ll Bring

• Solid understanding of C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, and SQL Server.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like Vue.js or Blazor.
• Familiarity with Azure, DevOps pipelines, and Git version control.
• A keen eye for clean code, performance, and usability.
• A proactive mindset and a hunger to learn and grow.

Why Join Us

• Work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies in a collaborative, agile team.
• Mentorship from experienced developers and clear career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements and a culture that values work-life balance.
• Access to training, certifications, and tech events.
• Be part of something meaningful — we build solutions that make a difference and could save a life.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the development team.

We are motivated by exploiting the technology to support and improve the Policing service provided to the community of Nottinghamshire. Joining the Information Services team, you can expect to be working alongside great people, we offer hybrid working environment. We are committed to investing in your professional development, training and accreditation.

For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.

Vetting Level – Management – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years

When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens referring to the person specification and job description to indicate your suitability for the role. You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words and your CV. Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details (including any images) included within the text or the document name, so that your application can remain anonymous.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For further information about the role please email [e-mail]

Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.

All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.

Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.