Senior Software Developer – Full Time – Belfast

Catering; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary aligned to public sector pay

Enhanced holidays

Weekly pay

Free onsite parking

Randstad Refer-a-Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Senior Software Developer role at the Northern Ireland Assembly is a temporary full-time position within the Information Systems Office. You will plan, develop, and integrate software components using Agile methods, spanning from workflow databases to cloud-enabled systems.

You will mentor junior colleagues, collaborate with Assembly Members and staff, and help deliver essential public services. Strong knowledge of C#.NET, ASP.NET Core MVC, Azure Functions, SQL Server and DevOps is expected,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or higher) Degree in Computing or a computing-heavy discipline with at least 50% computing content and 2 years’ relevant experience in core areas.
• OR HND/Foundation Degree in Computing with at least 3 years’ relevant experience in core areas.
• Required Experience Areas: Application Development: Visual Studio, C#.NET, ASP.NET, HTML/JavaScript/CSS, MVC, EF, Azure Functions & TFS/Azure DevOps.
• DevOps & Agile: Agile processes, Azure DevOps, and Azure Boards (or similar).
• Database Design: MS SQL Server (2012+) and SQL; must detail module content to show 50%+ computing content where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Agile Analysis & Solution Design: Plan and lead user story development, create tech specs, design integrations with embedded security controls and manage cross-system dependencies.
• Software Development & Maintenance: Design, code, test, and document software using C#.NET, ASP.Net Core MVC, Azure Functions, EF Core and SQL Server, while supporting legacy VB.Net/WinForms systems.
• Cloud & CMS Integration: Support and guide Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, and 3rd-party CMS platforms (EPiServer, Umbraco).
• Operational & System Support: Maintain business-critical procedural systems and provide ICT support, training and documentation to Assembly Members and staff.
• Leadership & Strategy: Line manage, coach, and QA Software Developers, and assist with project management, IT security and policy development.

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Developer

Organisation: Northern Ireland Assembly

Contract: Temporary – Full Time Hours – Contract duration to end Feb 2027

Salary: AG7 – £36,122 (+ £7,542 salary supplement p.a.)

As a Senior Software Developer within the Information Systems Office, you will be responsible for planning, developing and integrating related software components using an Agile approach. You will work across a wide spectrum of technology, from simple workflow database applications to highly complex, business-critical systems that interface with cloud technologies. Operating with a full understanding of whole-system architecture, you will write clean, secure code, mentor junior colleagues and collaborate directly with Assembly Members and staff to deliver essential public service solutions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary fully aligned with public sector pay rates
• Enhanced holiday package
• Weekly pay
• Free onsite parking
• Randstad Refer-a-Friend scheme uncapped (£300 per successful referral)
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of access to counselling

What we need from you

• Completion of standard pre-appointment checks
• Full compliance with Assembly Commission staff policies, Equal Opportunities, Dignity at Work and mandatory training requirements
• Flexibility to carry out duties across various business areas as reasonably required

Essential Qualifications

• Applicants must have:
  • A Bachelor’s (or higher) Degree in Computing, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a discipline with at least 50% computing content; AND at least 2 years’ relevant experience in each of the core areas below;
  • OR
  • An HND or Foundation Degree in Computing or a discipline with at least 50% computing content; AND at least 3 years’ relevant experience in each of the core areas below;
• Required Experience Areas:
  • Application Development: Microsoft Visual Studio (2015+), C#.NET, ASP.NET, Web programming (HTML, JavaScript, CSS), MVC Architecture, Entity Framework, Azure Functions and Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps.
  • DevOps & Agile: Agile development processes, Azure DevOps, and Azure Boards (or similar).
  • Database Design: Logical/physical data modelling, MS SQL Server (2012+) and Structured Query Language (SQL).Note: Applicants must explicitly detail module content to demonstrate 50%+ computing content where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Agile Analysis & Solution Design: Plan and lead user story development, create technical specifications, design integrations with embedded security controls and manage cross-system dependencies.
• Software Development & Maintenance: Design, code, test, and document software using C#.NET, ASP.Net Core MVC, Azure Functions, EF Core and SQL Server, while supporting legacy VB.Net/WinForms systems.
• Cloud & CMS Integration: Support and provide technical guidance on Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Teams, and SharePoint, as well as 3rd-party CMS platforms (EPiServer, Umbraco).
• Operational & System Support: Maintain business-critical procedural systems for Plenary and Committee business, and provide ICT support, training and documentation to Assembly Members and staff.
• Leadership & Strategy: Line manage, coach, and quality-assure Software Developers, while assisting with project management, IT security and policy development.

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Salary: £18.77 – £22.69/hour Enhanced Holidays

Job Type: Contract

Location: Belfast, County Antrim