Software Developer - C#, MVC, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap, TDD

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Summary of the work Software Developer required with extensive experience in delivering MVC applications, TDD and responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, jQuery and Bootstrap. This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver Phase 1 of a redesign project for the Managed Learning Environment for Police and Staff, providing mobile capability to all users. Specialist role Developer Expected Contract Length 3 months Latest start date 03/04/2017 Maximum Day Rate £400-450 per day Early Market Engagement User research on the existing platform has identified a series of improvements to improve the overall experience for Police Officers and Staff. Phase 1 addresses the user experience issues through a significant redesign and we are rebuilding the application to ensure it is compatible across all modern day browsers and mobile devices. Who Speclialist Work With The Software Developer will be working within an Agile environment and be predominately working alongside internal software developers with support from a DBA for any work relating to the database. You'll report to the Software Development Manager and will work closely with the Product Owner and Delivery Manager who will define the sprints. The sprint team will also include application specialists and designers as and when required. What Specialists Work On The College of Policing is looking for a highly skilled software developer to help deliver the Phase 1 redesign of the Managed Learning Environment available to all Police Officers and Staff. Working within an existing ASP.NET MVC architecture and NHibernate data layer (SQL Server backend DB), it will involve the development of fully responsive front-end web pages that match pre-existing design work (HTML, CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap), the writing of automated tests, creation of service layer functions, and MVC controllers, actions and view models. Skills & Experience • Extensive experience of ASP.NET MVC • Extensive experience of C#.NET • Extensive experience of HTML • Extensive experience of CSS • Extensive experience of JavaScript and jQuery • Extensive experience of building responsive web applications using Bootstrap • Experience with TDD, writing Unit Tests and Automated UI Tests • Experience of accessing SQL Server databases through an existing data repository layer • Experience of LINQ • Experience of version control • Must apply and promote the College of Policing Code of Ethics and Integrity principles Nice to Haves • Experience of SQL Server database architecture and development • Experience of NHibernate • Experience of version control using Team Foundation Server • Experience writing automated Load and Performance Tests • Experience meeting W3C's WCAG AA standard for DDA compliance • Working knowledge of Learning Management Systems, e-learning creation and associated tools • Working knowledge of e-learning creation and associated tools • Good Knowledge of UK Policing and associated Government agencies Work Location Metropolitan Police Service, Peel Centre, Hendon, London. NW5 9JE Working Arrangments Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 36 Hours per week. Flexible working patterns will be allowed. Security Clearance NPPV2 No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Strong team working experience with the ability to think and problem solve independently • Strong experience working as part of an agile team participating in daily stand up and retrospectives • Engaging with team to create an environment for knowledge sharing and handover of completed products with knowledge transfer • Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to translate complex issues to a non-technical audience • Strong ownership and commitment to delivery • Good collaboration skills and ability to share skills and information among team members • Ability to build and develop good working relationships with staff and stakeholders Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Could you please confirm if NPPV2 clearance must be currently held or will this be provided to the successful applicant. NPPV2 clearance must be currently held and proof of this will be required before awarding the contract. 2. Under you essential skills you have "Must apply and promote the College of Policing Code of Ethics and Integrity principles". Does this mean you must have previously applied and promoted these principles? If it doesn't, can you clarify what exactly you are looking for. The College's Code of Ethics sets and defines the standards of behaviour we expect from all who work in policing. Further details, including a PDF download, can be found at http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Ethics/Pages/Code-of-Ethics.aspx. There is no requirement for any applicant to have either applied to or worked within the College before. 3. Given current information do you expect this role to fall inside or outside of IR35? The tax status of this requirement is unclear at present until the official HMRC tool is released and each resource is assessed. 4. Will you be looking at the candidates prior to the submission deadline or will all of the applications be reviewed post the deadline? Also, do you have any bids of the candidates that have worked for similar projects currently? All applications will be reviewed once the deadline has past. 5. Would you accept and SC cleared candidate if they don't have NPPV? Candidates must have NPPV2 clearance, SC clearance will not be accepted. 6. Would you consider consultants with SC or BPSS clearance? No, all candidates will require NPPV2 clearance to work on the project.