WP1333 - Developer for Services Programme

Tender description

Summary of the work Performance Platform is a tool that gives Government the data to make better decisions about services. We require an enthusiastic developer to maintain the current Performance platform, as well as get involved in building our new performance product. Specialist role Developer Expected Contract Length 6 months Latest start date The LATEST start date is 01/05/2017 Maximum Day Rate N/A Early Market Engagement None Who Speclialist Work With Winning resource will be working alongside a delivery manager, product manager, content designer, user researcher and performance analysts. What Specialists Work On This role will involve maintaining the current performance platform (Built in Python). You will also work on building our new Performance product, providing input into the architecture and coding options for the new product, work with the architect/tech lead to improve and iterate the design. Pick up stories to start the build of the new product and deliver increments, fully tested, into the live environment to build a product for the launch of our private Beta Skills & Experience • Experience in collaborating closely with colleagues in order to meet users’ needs • Experience in front-end and/or back-end development, with detailed knowledge of programming language; Python, including Flask and Django . Please give examples • Experience of developing in Mongo, PostGreSQL, Node. Please support your answer with examples • Experience of developing/operating a PaaS with Cloudfoundry. Please give examples. Nice to Haves • Experience of working with Digital Service Standard • Experience of working within an Agile Multidisciplinary team Work Location Government Digital Service Aviation House 125 Kingsway London WC2B 6NH Working Arrangments 5 days a week Security Clearance Minimum Baseline Personnel Security Standard Additional T&Cs Standard Cabinet Office Terms and Conditions Apply No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Transparent and collaborative when making decisions • Collaborating closely with colleagues in order to meet users’ needs • Like to work in an agile environment Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Has the HMRC tool been used to clarify the IR35 status of this role ? does it fall inside or outside of IR35 ? We will assess the role using the HMRC tool before the contract will be issued. 2. My preferred candidate was out of the country for 3 months in 2013 for an extended holiday, a period which he did not work - in-between contracts. Is there any issue with the background / security check based on this information? As long as the candidate can provide evidence should it be required, this is fine. 3. Could you please update us on the lead time for this application. We will look to have the whole process completed before the latest start date listed.