Lead.Net Developer/Engineer - Ofsted - G7 (IT)

Government Digital & Data; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking an experienced Developer/Engineer to lead the development of their Common Data Platform Service. You will play a vital role in shaping their digital services, working in a supportive team environment. The role offers flexible work hours, a generous leave policy, and participation in the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Civil Service Pension Scheme

32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in providing expert technical engineering leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Azure Platform Services.
• Ability to integrate services coherently across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of Ofsted’s Common Data Platform Service.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners across Ofsted.
• Shape the design and delivery of Ofsted’s digital services.

Skills

Expert technical engineering leadership

Microsoft Azure

.Net applications

Rest and GraphQL APIs

SQL Server

CosmosDB

Job description

The Developer/Engineer will provide expert technical engineering leadership, ensuring that Microsoft Azure Platform Services:

meet user needs, align with the Government Service Standard, integrate coherently across the organisation, and deliver value for money.

As a key member of Ofsted?s Digital and Technology extended leadership team, you will play a vital role in shaping the design and delivery of Ofsted?s digital services. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and partners across Ofsted and the wider public sector.

You will lead the development and enhancement of Ofsted?s Common Data Platform Service ? a suite of .Net applications hosted in Microsoft Azure, using Rest and GraphQL APIs with SQL Server and CosmosDB databases. This platform underpins critical data integrations across the organisation and supports the delivery of our target architecture and Digital, Data and Technology Strategy.

Are you ready to take a leading role in shaping Ofsted?s digital future? We?re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Developer/Engineer to join our Digital and Information team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted?s well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home.