Solutions Developer

Havant Borough Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working/Hybrid working

Generous Leave Allowance

Professional development

Family Friendly Packages

Job summary

Havant Borough Council seeks a seasoned Solutions Developer to provide professional applications support, integrations and digital development across council products, ensuring ICT and cyber security meet the organisation’s needs.

You will work with the Digital Services Team to deliver BAU, contract and special projects, driving value for money and helping shape future services for residents across local government.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience working in IT.
• Ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly.
• Experience with Windows 11, Windows Server, and cloud/SaaS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, support and catalogue council digital solutions for efficient processes.
• Lead ICT change management, testing and deployment with external partners.
• Coordinate 3rd party ICT services, contracts and procurement activity.
• Create user and admin documentation for supported applications.
• Provide technical guidance to service users, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Support data management disciplines including data quality and governance.
• Act as ICT liaison to ensure day-to-day service delivery meets needs.

Skills

Windows 11

Windows Server

SQL Server

SQL scripting

Python

VBScript

Power Automate

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Copilot

Data governance

Data quality

Data architecture

Change management

3rd party liaison

Contracts & procurement

Documentation

Networking basics

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

WinSCP

Power Automate

MS Copilot

SQL Server management tools

Job description

The Solutions Developer role will provide professional applications support, integrations and digital development across council products with the outcome of ensuring that our corporate digital solutions meet the resource and business needs of the changing organisation., The Solutions Developer role will make a positive difference to the Council's Strategies by ensuring we have an effective ICT and cyber security offer, which facilitates all aspects of Council business. The role will provide critical support in areas relating to: ICT platforms for service delivery, business continuity, data and cyber security, tools for innovation, SME contribution and achieving value for money.

Work with the Digital Services Manager and colleagues to:

• Contribute to the development, procurement, design and cataloguing of the council's digital evolution by engaging with stakeholders, maintaining and developing solutions to create efficient business processes and value for money.
• Facilitate and champion digital-orientated discussions and presentations at all levels of the organisation to drive improvement, encourage ownership and delivery by council service areas.
• Contribute to the effective delivery and co-ordination of the ICT Infrastructure and Security contract through the following activities:
  1. Management of software development plans in conjunction with other partners and suppliers.
  2. Development and maintenance of documented tools and standards for software development, including the application of appropriate change control.
  3. Proactive liaison and support to service users, members and partners to promote the development of a valued ICT service.
  4. Act as an interface between the business and the ICT service provider to ensure day-to-day ICT service provision is of a high standard, fitting with the needs of the Council.
• Co-ordinate other 3rd party arrangements for ICT services to assist the Council in its continuing approach to IT delivery as necessary.
• Supporting the technological requirements to enact collaborative local government working.
• Being a technological representative of the team in special project work and meetings, providing design and functional advice to help shape discussion, outcomes, implementation and adoption.
• Shaping the council's IT processes and implementing industry best practice.
• Help the council provide its core services through technological innovation.

Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

As part of Local Government Reorganisation, we remain focused on maintaining continuity, supporting our workforce, and continuing to deliver excellent services to our residents throughout the transition to the new unitary authority.

This is an exciting time to join us, offering the opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation, develop your career, and help shape future services for our communities.

Are you a seasoned Solutions Developer with a proven track record of success in application support and digital development?

We are seeking an ICT solutions expert to join our in-house Digital Services Team, building out a robust BAU, contract and special projects unit. If you have the necessary skills and are interested in helping the Council deliver technological transformation in the public sector and across our core operational service,

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience working in the fields of computer science.

• The ability to learn and adopt new technologies and processes quickly.
• Competency and confidence with operating and administering Windows 11 and windows server environments.
• Use of SaaS and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of data management disciplines - Data Architecture, Data Quality, Data Governance, Metadata management.
• SQL Server support skills (patching/perform basic queries etc).
• SQL scripting skills - SQLite to create/manage data extracts.
• Scripting in Python, Windows Batch, SFTP management (using WinSCP), VBScript etc.
• Excellent MS Excel and Access competency required, including reliable familiarity with core MS office products.
• Familiarity with M365 suite, including Power Automate.
• Knowledge of ICT Change Management processes, 3rd party application testing, patching upgrading, security and backup/recovery strategies.
• General application support skills e.g. licensing tools, application migration, file and data conversion, extracts etc.
• Experience of ICT service management including 3rd party liaison, contracts, goods and services procurement.
• Creation of user and administrative documentation to support various applications as required.
• Core networking skills including network printing, firewall requests/changes etc.
• Business analysis to inform ICT developments and trends.
• Familiarity with MS Copilot and an understanding of its use in innovation and in the context of UK Data Protection legislation.

A competitive salary

• Support for your continuous professional development
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
• Family Friendly Packages
• A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

Living Our Values

• Ambitious: we want to be the best for our Borough, our communities, and partners; We are performance driven.
• Accountable: we take personal responsibility for our decisions; we are one team.
• Collaborative: we develop strong, productive relationships.
• Agile: we are responsive to change; we evolve our ways of working.
• H'avant Garde: we are solutions-focused, and we learn continuously.