IT Applications Senior Web Developer

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department - Digital Data & Technology
Grade - Surrey Police Grade H / Sussex Police Grade 11
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police 38,064 - 45,058 / Sussex Police 41,487 - 45,765
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Forcewide

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

In this role you will be responsible for the Web Applications developed in-house. Assessing problems, identifying and assessing technological solutions, troubleshooting and solving existing problems working with cross-functional teams.

We support around 10000 users which includes but are not limited to frontline officers, the contact centre functions, digital forensics, HR, Finance and many other areas. We have a huge variety of applications on different platforms and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Daily checks
• Supporting colleagues through an ITSM tool and adhering to SLA's
• Adhering to the Change process
• Documentation
• Customer support
• Knowledge base sharing and mentoring
• Troubleshooting existing web applications and sites
• Maintenance of existing web applications and sites
• Project related tasks
• Conversion and upgrade of legacy sites and apps using modern technologies
• Any related management tasks that have been assigned

The role is varied and no two days are the same. It can be very high pressured at times but we have a great supportive team.

The starting salary is between 53,000 - 60,000 per annum, which includes a 15,000 per annum market rate supplement.

Skills & Experience

• Passionate about Technology
• Highly competent Digital, Data and Technology skills, including Microsoft tools and web-based applications including TEAMS and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to present to groups or individuals
• Excellent negotiating, influencing and problem solving skills.
• Has the ability to plan ahead, manage and prioritise their workload and respond flexibly to rapidly changing demands
• To be able to produce and review complex information and documents to a high standard
• Previous experience in a related field
• The ability to work well with others
• Knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail.
• Customer service skills.
• Proficient in the following languages and technologies to support the existing applications and sites:

• IIS, MSMQ
• JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML, ASP.NET, VB.NET, c#.NET
• Classic ASP (vbscript)
• C#, VB
• Transact SQL, Oracle
• Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server

• Some experience in the following languages and technologies (or alternatives) for the development of new, and conversion of legacy applications and sites:

• Python
• node.js
• mulesoft
• MS PowerApps

Whilst primarily based in HQ Surrey or HQ Sussex, the post holder must be prepared to work across Surrey and Sussex and liaise with their counterparts in both forces.

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We 99re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.