AIS Cloud Developer 1

Tender description

Summary of the work Drivers Legacy Product Squad require an experienced Software developer to carry out changes to IEP Services (View Driving Licence, Check Driving Licence, Share Driving Licence, Access to Driver Data etc) and Fitness2Drive – which are bespoke Java based services. These changes are prioritised by Service Management Specialist role Developer Expected Contract Length 6 months with option to extend by a further 6 months Latest start date Saturday 1 December 2018 Maximum Day Rate Supplier to provide day rate for the specialist. Who Speclialist Work With The resource will sit within the Drivers Legacy Product Squad and liaise with the squad Business Analysts and Testers to complete this work. What Specialists Work On A Software Developer is required to undertake Small Changes for Java based DVLA Cloud Services. These pieces of work are to enhance/amend the current Live Drivers Services that sit on the Cloud platform. Skills & Experience • Provide evidence of (minimum 2 years) of Application stack knowledge – with experience in Java 7 (and previous versions), Scala, MongoDB, Dropwizard, Play Framework, EJB, JDBC, XML, WSDL, JSP, HTML. • Provide evidence of (minimum 2 years) having a proven ability to understand and assess business and operational requirements, architectural goals and constraints • Provide evidence of (minimum 2 years) having excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate technical delivery matters simply and clearly too non-technical colleagues. • Provide evidence of (minimum 2 years) of Application stack knowledge – with experience in Javascipt, Struts, Weblogic Application Server, Weblogic Workshop, Oracle and SQL Nice to Haves • Provide evidence of working within an Agile squad, being a team players, in a technology based business environment Work Location DVLA, Morriston, Swansea DVLA, Richard Ley Development Centre, Swansea Vale, Swansea Working Arrangments 5 days per week on site for the completion Drivers Small Change for DVLA Cloud Services, however work pattern can be discussed after an appropriate time period. Security Clearance BPSS clearance required, if SC clearance is required through the duration of the contract DVLA will sponsor. Additional T&Cs We currently see this role as sitting outside of IR35, as the candidates would not hold a fixed office position and will not have direct day to day direction or supervision. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 10 Cultural Fit Criteria • Evidence of being a proven expert in working with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, communicating effectively, establishing consensus and facilitating decision making (minimum of 1 example). Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 10% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Can you please confirm the IR35 status of the role? The intermediaries legislation doesn't apply to this engagement 2. 1. What cloud platform is being used? Amazon Web Services (AWS) 3. Is there an incumbent for this work? No one is currently post however there are developers on hand to provide service knowledge