OFG 1105 Software Developer
About us Ofgem is Great Britain s gas and electricity regulator. Our goal is to protect energy customers interests, now and in the future. We make sure competition encourages great customer service and bears down on companies prices and profits. We do this by scrutinising costs and checking that companies stick to the rules we set. If a company falls short, we act. Since 2010, we ve imposed over 100 million in fines. We also control the revenue that network companies earn from running gas and electricity grids. This way we make sure customers get value for money from a 6 billion a year programme to upgrade Britain s networks. And we are planning for the future too, with the rollout of smart metering over the next few years, and looking ahead to make sure there s enough capacity in the system to meet demand. About a third of our staff work in Ofgem E-Serve, a division that runs government environmental and social schemes. These include the Energy Companies Obligation, the Domestic and Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentives, the Renewables Obligation, the Feed-In Tariff scheme, and the Climate Change Levy exemption. The total value of these schemes is approximately 6 billion per year; our costs for administering them are just 0.6% of this. We are a diverse and vibrant organisation, with the majority of our staff working in our London (Canary Wharf) and Glasgow offices. You can find the Ofgem structure chart here. We aim to attract, support, retain and motivate our staff by making sure that they have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively and provide them with development opportunities to build a career. We offer a variety of development including formal training, on-the-job training and coaching. There is also a comprehensive management development programme and support for further education and professional qualifications. Ofgem is a great place to work, and we hope to be welcoming you soon. Dermot Nolan Chief Executive 2
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Role Profile Role details Role Title Band Division and Directorate Location Number of positions and contract type Software Developer C EServe DSSD London / Glasgow 4 Permanent Purpose Ofgem administers several green energy and social schemes on behalf of the government. The Digital Solutions and Services Department (DSSD) within the Change Hub supports the operation of these schemes by providing software development and support services. Within the context of DSSD, the purpose of this role is: To develop, and support applications to scheme requirements, within a formal team structure. To work closely with the Project Manager, providing a technical and application perspective throughout the project lifecycle. To suggest and implement improvements to the application development process, such as continuous integration, automation of build, deploy and test etc. Key responsibilities Development, maintenance, and support of key Ofgem scheme applications. Technical documentation of key Ofgem business applications. Technical ownership of application requirements. Key outputs and deliverables Ensuring that business applications developed internally and externally are technically and functionally suitable for Ofgem. 4
Key stakeholder relationships To work as part of a team with Developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, QA Testers, and the IT Infrastructure team to develop and deliver key Ofgem business applications. To work with the IT Infrastructure team to resolve issues with Ofgem business applications. To work with the IT Service Desk to resolve internal and external customer issues with Ofgem business applications. To work with outsourced development partners to transfer technical knowledge of externally developed applications in-house. Specific skills and capabilities Essential: Expertise as a Microsoft Software Developer Essential skills and proven expertise in the following technologies: Microsoft.NET (C#) SQL Server Development ASP.Net MVC Test Driven Development (TDD) Continuous Integration, build and deployment automation Knowledge and experience of some of the following: Object-Oriented Design development techniques and design patterns Agile Methodologies Relational database design SQL Stored procedures Unit Test Frameworks and Tools (Nunit, Moq, etc) Version Control tools and workflows (TFS, GIT) A good working knowledge of some of the following technologies: Microservices.NetCore Entity Framework Dependency Injection Agile Methodologies Powershell Cloud Technologies (Azure) Containerisation Technologies (Docker) Demonstrable expertise of collaborative working with: Business Analysts, QA Testers, Project Managers, Senior Managers, and Business Customers. Desirable: To ideally hold a degree and a technical qualification (e.g. MCAD, MCSD, MCTS). 5
Competencies These are the competencies that are relevant for this role and a selection of these will be assessed at interview. Setting Direction Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Engaging People Collaborating and Partnering Building Capability for All Delivering Results Delivering value of money Managing a quality service 6
How to apply To apply for this role, you are required to submit a CV and Suitability Statement. Completed applications should be submitted by midnight on the closing date. Applications received after that time will not normally be considered. Your application should consist of: CV (saved as forename. surname CV) Suitability Statement As part of your application process, we will check your details against CIFAS fraud prevention databases. Should our investigations identify fraud or the commission of any other criminal offences by you when applying for, or during the course of your employment with us, we will record the details of this on the relevant fraud prevention databases. This information may be accessed from the UK and other countries and used by law enforcement agencies and by us and other organisations to prevent fraud. Further details of the CIFAS fraud prevention databases, through which we share information, can be obtained by contacting recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk Your details will also be checked against the Civil Service Internal Fraud Database (IFD) of employees dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. Where an applicant to Ofgem is successful in interview, we will check your name and date of birth against the IFD. Any applicant who is included in the IFD will be refused employment. This information will be retained by the Cabinet Office on the IFD for a period of five years from the date of dismissal (or the date employment ended). GRS and other recruitment teams will share with the Cabinet Office the outcome of the checks for monitoring and analysis purposes. The Cabinet Office will use this information for research on the prevention and detection of fraud. This will not be shared outside Cabinet Office, GRS, and other recruitment teams, except on an anonymised basis. 7
Overview of process Your completed application will be acknowledged and you will be notified of the outcome of the application. Your invitation to interview correspondence will give details of specific date and time. We will also notify you of any presentations / tests etc (not all roles require this). The interview will be a combination of competency questions and role specific questions. Please see the competency framework below relevant to this role. Please note, Ofgem do not cover the cost of travel to and from your interview. Competencies You will be assessed against a selection of the Band C Competencies at interview stage. These are specified in the role profile. The competencies can be found here. Please ensure you download and keep this document in preparation for your potential interview. 8
Terms and conditions Role Title Software Developer 4 posts available Salary London 39,950-45,700 Glasgow 36,670-42,390 Location London or Glasgow Hours of work London: 36 hours per week Glasgow: 37 hours per week Annual leave As a new starter you are entitled to 25 days entitlement annual leave which will rise to 30 days after 2 years service. If you are transferring from another Government Department, and have 2 years continuous service your annual leave will be 30 days on joining. You will also receive 10.5 days public, Bank and privilege holiday. Please note the dates vary in England, Wales and Scotland. If your appointment is for less than a year then you will receive a pro-rata and public/privilege allowance. Pension The civil service offers excellent pension arrangements. For further information, please visit: http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ Other benefits Cycle to work Childcare vouchers Season ticket loan Employee wellbeing Enhanced maternity /paternity pay Subsidised Gym 9
Our values Making a positive difference for energy consumers Our priority is to protect and to make a positive difference for all energy consumers. We work to promote value for money, security of supply and sustainability for present and future generations. We do this through the supervision and development of markets, regulation and the delivery of government schemes. We work effectively with, but independently of, government, the energy industry and other stakeholders. We do so within a legal framework determined by the UK government and the European Union. Our values are: Dedication Committed to making a positive difference for all energy consumers today and for a sustainable future Making time to hear and understand views and be open to new ideas Being experts in our field - learning from everything we do developing our skills Integrity Acting with independence Being transparent and straightforward in our dealings with each other and our stakeholders Basing our decisions on the best available evidence and impartial assessment Determination Finding a way to make things happen To deliver - focusing on the consumer outcome, working collaboratively with each other, and in partnership with stakeholders Thinking ahead, and leading thinking 10
Equalities and diversity As an employer we are committed to equality. We want to be an organisation that people are proud to be part of. We welcome applications from all people across all sections of our diverse communities. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity in our employment practice and processes. This is irrespective of disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or religious affiliation, working pattern and responsibility for dependents. We believe that every employee should be treated with openness, honesty and respect. We won t tolerate unfair treatment or discrimination. We aim to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. We value and make the best use of this diversity of talent, so that our people fulfil their potential and create the conditions for business success. 11