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    Java Software Developer - Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom - Met Office

    Met Office
    Met Office Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    We're looking for an exceptional Java Software Developer to help us make a difference to our planet.

    As our Java Software Developer the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home.

    This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work.
    Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week.

    Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone.

    World changing workFrom science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction.

    We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are.

    We're a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impactWe're experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things betterWe live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-makingWe're better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greaterWe keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customersYour world of expertiseAs a Java Software Developer, you will have space to work with other developers building and implementing technical solutions providing critical weather services to Met Office customers.

    This role is within the Data Services team in Technology. Data Services provide a suite of internal interfaces for querying, subsetting and processing our forecast and observation data. These interfaces form part of the Met Office National Capability that underpins our weather and climate services.

    They are essential for providing data to many of our public facing systems, for example, the app and the website.

    As a developer in Data Services, you will create systems which bridge the gap between our front-end products and the back-end science, ensuring that we are able to make the very best use of our ever-evolving supercomputer capability.

    Many terabytes of data pass through the Data Services estate each day, so the role requires an acute understanding of system scaling and performance optimisation.

    Your key dutiesThis is an exciting opportunity to work in a cutting-edge development team that has a wide-reaching and positive impact, helping people to stay safe and thrive.

    You will work with your team to understand, design, and implement modern, full stack, cloud-based solutions.

    You will also work collaboratively with your peers in the Science and Technology community, building relationships and sharing your knowledge.

    This developer role is aligned to Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework on the website.
    Why join usOur work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing.

    The Met Office is accredited as a 'Great Place to Work UK 2023' and in addition has achieved a place on both the UK's 'Best Workplaces in Tech' and 'Best Workplaces for Women' lists.

    We invest in our people to unlock their full potential.

    As a Java Software Developer, we will support you to develop and thrive to be the best you can be.

    You will be given up to half a day per week to improve your skills through non-project learning.

    We champion positive physical and mental health in the workplace and are committed to being an inclusive organisation, providing a working culture that actively values an equal and diverse workforce.

    As our Java Software Developer, your total reward package will be up to £35,994 annually, which includes:
    £33,794 base payAn outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 27%Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) you will be paid £2,200 per annum as a market supplement to reflect the demand for your skills. Whilst in post, you will be paid this market driven allowance from April 2024 until Sept 2025 in your monthly payAnnual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.

    5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave Essential Criteria, skills and experience:
    Development process optimisation: explain the importance of developing process efficiency and the common ways in which processes are optimised. Support specific activities to improve development processes. Spot or identify obvious deficiencies. (We're experts by Nature)

    Programming and build (software engineering):

    collaborate with others when necessary to review specifications, use the agreed specifications to design, code, test and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using the right standards and tools.

    (We Keep Evolving)

    Service support. Help fix faults following agreed procedures. Carry out agreed maintenance tasks on infrastructure. Systems Design. Translate logical designs into physical designs. Produce detailed designs. Effectively document all work using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate. Design systems characterised by managed levels of risk, manageable business and technical complexity, and meaningful impact. Work with well understood technology and identify appropriate patterns. Systems integration. Build and test simple interfaces between systems. Work on more complex integration as part of a wider team.
    How to applyIf you share our values, we'd love to hear from you. Apply below using your CV and a Cover Letter/Supporting Statement with evidence against each of the essential criteria. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills.

    Closing date Sunday 05/05/2024 at 23:

    59 with first stage interviews commencing from Monday 13/05/2024 You will hear from us once the closing date has passed.

    How we can helpIf you are considering applying and need support to do so, please contact us via . You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us.

    Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity.

    You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role.

    We understand that great minds don't always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics.

    We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code.

    We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to for information.

    We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible.

    You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.
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