Software Engineer Practitioner

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Council seeks a Software Engineer Practitioner to drive digital transformation within the local government. This role focuses on designing automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and enhancing operational efficiency. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact citizens' lives and shape the future of the city.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Supportive work environment

Hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft Power Platform and automation tools.
• Ability to work with low-code platforms and coding languages.
• Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering advanced automation solutions.
• Driving process optimization and improving service efficiency.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify improvement areas.

Skills

Microsoft Power Platform

Problem Solving

Domain Expertise

Mentoring

Tools

Power Automate

Power Apps

Power BI

Java

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer Practitioner to join an in-house Delivery Team of our vibrant city’s local government.

We believe in the power of digital to improve the lives our Citizens and to make the Council more effective and efficient. This role will be key to helping us build our capability and meet our ambitions.

We are transforming existing services, driving digital transformation initiatives and enhancing our services to better serve our customers.

Would you like to join an organisation that affects the lives of an entire city’s population? Would you like to join a friendly development environment to deliver robust services? Would you like to grow skills and experience with us?

Responsibilities Include

• Taking a leadership role designing, developing, and delivering advanced automation solutions, you will be responsible for driving process optimisation and improving service efficiency across council operations.
• Lead the development and implementation of automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and service delivery using MS Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) or other suitable tools.
• As part of an agile team, collaborate with business users, stakeholders, and junior engineers to identify areas for improvement and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Provide technical expertise, acting in a consultative, collaborative capacity to solve problems and deliver the best outcomes.
  
  

Skills Required

• Proven experience working with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and/or other suitable automation tools to deliver process optimisation solutions.
• Ability to work with low-code platforms such as Power Platform and familiarity with coding languages (e.g. Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)..
• Ability to solve complex problems and apply creative solutions to meet difficult technical challenges.
• Ability to provide domain expertise, acting as a subject expert in large projects and provide technical leadership to colleagues.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical skills development and effective teamwork.
  
  

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Nick Swailes

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer Practitioner to join an in-house Delivery Team of our vibrant city’s local government.

We believe in the power of digital to improve the lives our Citizens and to make the Council more effective and efficient. This role will be key to helping us build our capability and meet our ambitions.

We are transforming existing services, driving digital transformation initiatives and enhancing our services to better serve our customers.

Would you like to join an organisation that affects the lives of an entire city’s population? Would you like to join a friendly development environment to deliver robust services? Would you like to grow skills and experience with us?

Skills Required

• Proven experience working with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and/or other suitable automation tools to deliver process optimisation solutions.
• Ability to work with low-code platforms such as Power Platform and familiarity with coding languages (e.g. Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)..
• Ability to solve complex problems and apply creative solutions to meet difficult technical challenges.
• Ability to provide domain expertise, acting as a subject expert in large projects and provide technical leadership to colleagues.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical skills development and effective teamwork.
  
  

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Nick Swailes

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.