Fixed Term until the 31st March 2028

Full Time 37 hours per week

We share a passion for working with agile methods and user-centred design to create digital services that make life easier for people.

We offer a supportive and stimulating working environment. You will be encouraged to think creatively and drive improvement. Our benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working including remote working, an attractive pension scheme, a staff discount scheme, and a minimum 26 days annual leave. You’ll also be able to enjoy living and working in the South West with great access to countryside and coast.

If you have an interest in and practical experience of developing software we’d like to hear from you. You’ll need to have a good understanding of HTML5, CSS, Javascript and SQL. We’ll provide the training and support you need to quickly become a skilled and confident low code developer. You will need to have a desire to understand and respond to the needs of users through your work and to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help the organisation deliver fantastic services that make things easier for the people of Devon at a time of rapid digital transformation across local government

For an informal discussion, please contact Kieron Kilbride, Digital Transformation Manager on 01392 383000.

The role

• The Junior Software Developer will be part of a development team designing, developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining digital services that meet the needs of users.
• You’ll work together with other team members and the wider organisation, developing software features at a fast pace using a market leading low-code development platform.

About you

• You’ll have a good understanding of the end-to-end process for developing software, and practical experience of using common programming languages.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate that you can work in a dynamic team characterised by rapid change and understand the importance of user needs in software development.
• You’ll be enthusiastic about developing new skills, particularly building expertise in the use of low code development platforms like Outsystems.

For more information please visit our Working for Devon website.

How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes – Working for Devon | Devon County Council.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.