DWP - Python Developer

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Summary of the work Python tooling development work for a suite of migration tooling utilities Specialist role Developer Expected Contract Length 4 months Latest start date Monday 5 December 2022 Maximum Day Rate Up to £600 ex VAT per day. 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 Javascript, Python and COBOL developers. What Specialists Work On Python developer responsible for the back-end tooling development work for the BPS Migration Service, specifically the generators that generate metadata for the Configurator utility to use and code from metadata that the Configurator utility has generated. The Configurator allows end consumers to select data items from screens, database or files 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 • Excellent Python skills • Experience of Python tooling development • Experience of processing XML in Python • Experience of processing JSON in Python • Experience of designing tooling that reads and generates metadata • Excellent communication and collaboration skills • Experience of Agile working practices • 2 yrs experience in this area Nice to Haves • Experience of COBOL • Experience of SQL Work Location DWP Digital Corporate Hubs : Peel Park Blackpool, or Benton Park View, Newcastle. Working Arrangments Specialist will work 5 working days per week. The specialist will be expected to attend site 40% of their working time in line with DWP's Hybrid working policy working remotely for the remainder of their time. Days of attendance on site will be as determined by DWP management. The specialist will be required to be online between the hours of 8:00AM - 17:00PM Monday to Friday Security Clearance All suppliers must be Security Check Government cleared and On-Shore. Additional T&Cs https://www.gov.uk/guidance/terms-and-conditions-of-digital-marketplace-frameworks No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria • 1. 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 1. Is there an incumbent or is this a new role? There is no incumbent 2. Can you confirm what level of security clearance needs to be in place when starting this role? The candidate will have to have Security Check sponsored by a Govt Department 3. I understand the candidate needs a security check but can you please confirm which level they will need? DV, SC, BPSS etc..... Security Check level sponsored by a Govt Department is required.