Senior Java / Javascript Developer / Front End Software Engineer (2)

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Summary of the work Java / Javascript front and back-end development work for a suite of migration tooling utilities. Specialist role Developer Expected Contract Length 5 months Latest start date Monday 7 November 2022 Maximum Day Rate Up to £600 per day + VAT. Standard 8 hour working day, includes expenses to base location agreed with DWP . This role is Inside IR35. Who Speclialist Work With The resource will work with the existing DWP BPS Delivery Team. This team has a Lead Technical Delivery Manager, Design Lead, Technical Architect and a COBOL Developer. What Specialists Work On Java / Javascript developer responsible for the front-end and back-end development work for the BPS Migration Service, specifically the Configurator utility which will allow end consumers to select data items from screens, database or files (as SVG elements generated from metadata) within legacy applications for migration onto replacement systems (for example the 'Get Your State Pension' service). Will also provide support, technical guidance and help to implement development best practices. This will include coaching, mentoring and supporting team members. Skills & Experience • Demonstrate evidence of experience of Front-end Java / Javascript development. • Demonstrate evidence of experience of Back-end Java / Javascript development. • Demonstrate experience of data visualisation using SVG or similar. • Demonstrate experience of working with JSON. • Demonstrate experience of designing visual tooling that reads and generates metadata. • Demonstrate evidence of excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Demonstrate experience of Agile working practices. • Demonstrate evidence of 2 years experience in this area. Nice to Haves • Experience of a modern framework, e.g. REACT • Experience of Node.js • Experience of HTML5 • Experience of CSS3 • Experience of Typescript Work Location North East - Longbenton, Newcastle OR North West - Peel Park, Blackpool. Working Arrangments Specialist will work 5 working days per week with a hybrid working arrangement incorporating remote and office working. Attendance on site 40% of the specialist's time is a mandatory requirement. Security Clearance All suppliers must be SC Government cleared and On-Shore. Additional T&Cs It is essential that the Department (DWP) holds copies of and rights to all source code developed and accompanying intellectual property rights to the code to develop further or make changes as it sees fit. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria • Work well as the lead of a team and keep the team motivated to perform well. • Transfer knowledge gained through the team and be willing to share experiences across the wider department. • Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions. • Is accountable and takes responsibility for their work. • Can work with colleagues with little or no technical knowledge. Assessment Method • Reference • Interview Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers No questions have been answered yet.