Web Developer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London, Wyton-on-the-Hill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a web developer to manage and enhance geospatial tools and services. The role involves building modern web components, automating workflows, and ensuring compliance with web standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in agile software development. The position is based in RAF Wyton with initial relocation opportunities from MOD Feltham.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the software development life cycle is desirable.
• Experience in geospatial application programming.
• Ability to manage modifications to existing tools.

Responsibilities

• Build modern web components and geoprocessing services.
• Automate geoprocessing and publishing workflows.
• Ensure testing and evaluation of software applications.

Skills

Agile Software Development

Geospatial tools development

Web standards compliance

Automation of workflows

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science or Geospatial Technologies

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

Web development frameworks

Job description

In Defence Intelligence (DI) our people solve problems, create understanding and give perspective to the diverse and complex Defence threats and challenges in a rapidly changing world. Together our civilians and military personnel inform decision making in Defence, manage complex finance programmes and develop new technology.

In DI we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work. We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexi-time, job share and compressed hours.

GAB’s prime role is providing end to end technical support to legacy and future workflows and databases on systems based in DGC at MOD Feltham and RAF Wyton, focusing on the users of mono and stereo imagery performing data capture, manipulation and output for all products, alongside data storage, curation and provision. GAB provide a service ensuring DGC staff have the technical capability and know-how to collect, produce, store and provide Foundation GeoINT to Defence customers and Partners delivering Requests for Information on time, every time.

These roles require the management of agile software development that delivers rapid enhancements to NCGI operational capabilities. Knowledge and experience of the software development life cycle is desirable. The postholders will develop new and enhance/modify existing capabilities/functionality to meet evolving requirements and address software bugs (discrepancies). There will often be a need to provide guidance, technical knowledge, and innovative solutions to such work.

For any cartographic production workflow, manage modifications and enhancements to existing geospatial tools and processes; provide guidance in support of the development and maintenance of new tools and processes. Develop DGC ways of working with commercial, open source and government furnished applications and tools in line with NCGI projects. Embrace technology on all domains to introduce new or innovative tools. Ensure the appropriate testing and evaluation of software applications has taken place prior to release to the Production environment.

The team performs analysis, programming, fault diagnosis, testing, requirements capture/verification/resolution of problems, and the development, testing and evaluation of geospatial web services and geospatial applications software. Additionally, all staff in GAB are required to offer Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for current and future geospatial deliveries, to ensure that geospatial exploitation systems are fit for purpose. It is important that the post holders keep abreast of evolving technology, and where appropriate, endeavours to ensure that NCGI benefits from such.

The post holder supports the Team lead with day-to-day responsibilities in the web development role. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Build modern web components (web apps, geoprocessing services and custom widgets).
Research, create prototypes and test new capabilities.
Automate geoprocessing and publishing workflows.
Demonstrate and promote new capabilities.
Comply with geographic information and web service standards.
Administer content on ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online Platforms.

Travel to MOD Feltham will be required.

For external candidates this role will be based at RAF Wyton.

For candidates who are currently employed at MOD Feltham, the role could be located temporarily at Feltham before permanently relocating to RAF Wyton in line with the scheduled site closure. MOD Feltham based staff may be eligible for a relocation package when the post relocates to RAF Wyton subject to MOD policy. This role will be permanently based at RAF Wyton from Autumn 2025. Should the successful candidate take up at the appointment at RAF Wyton, there will also be a requirement for detached duty between sites until the permanent closure of MOD Feltham.

All jobs advertised in DI are subject to fair and open competition.

Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.

Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.