SOCA/NCA tackles serious criminality that impacts on the UK and its citizens. This includes class A drugs, people smuggling and human trafficking, major gun crime, fraud, computer crime, money laundering and the corruption that organised criminals use to facilitate these crimes.
We work to imprison serious criminals, and use many other tactics to disrupt crime and keep people safe. In particular, we want to ensure crime doesn’t pay and that it’s harder to commit. We also draw on innovative new approaches to prevent crimes from happening in the first place.
Grade & Role Title: SG4 Engineering Developer
Vacancy Reference Number: CP0625801LF
Location: Leicester
Closing Date: 3rd February 2013 / Midnight
Generic Role Profile Number: RP14337
Salary: Starting salary of £32,956 to £37,904 depending on circumstances
Role summary:
We are currently looking to fill a specialist role with a dynamic forward looking and experienced Software Design Engineer. This individual will be involved in many aspects of the Operational Capability and Development (OCAD) lifecycle within SOCA.
Day to day the successful candidate will have the responsibility of liaising with other internal departments and other external government departments ensuring a joined up and cohesive approach to any development. Within OCAD the candidate will have the responsibility of identifying areas of development where Software integration could be key to capability development and further recommending whether in-house development or external development would be the most economic options.
With their expertise and understanding in new and emerging software technologies the candidate will be a key member of many Development Projects and their Project Management Groups being a Subject Matter Expert (SME). With large file, mass data exploitation and data analytics being a key field of development the engineer will have the freedom to explore new technologies, keep up to date via training and create small bespoke applications to meet emerging needs or as concept demonstrators.
Candidates are required to provide evidence against ONLY the followingPersonal Qualities Framework (PQF). The level required is listed on the Role Profile and below –
- Teamwork & Partnership
- Problem Solving
- Innovation
- ‘Respect for Others’ will be evidenced at Interview not on the Application Form
Candidates are required to provide evidence against ONLY the following Entry Criteria –
- In depth working knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack and web 2.0 technologies such as HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, Python, XML, JSON, XSLT, ATOM, RSS.
- Innovative problem solving skills
- Knowledge of Object Orientated programming and procedural programming.
- Proven experience of working with relational databases and web technologies
Candidates are required to meet & evidence the following Training and Professional Qualifications taken from the Role Profile –
Essential
- Relevant degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics or equivalent relevant experience.
To apply:
Candidates will need to complete the External Application Form and return it tocentral.recruitment@soca.x.gsi.gov.uk mailbox no later than Midnight on03/02/2013.
- Please use the Application Form, Guidance Notes, Role Profile andPersonal Qualities Framework (PQF) to assist you in completing the form.
- To ensure that your application / emails regarding this vacancy are actioned please ensure that the title of the email contains the following information listed above –Grade & Role Title followed by the Vacancy Reference Number.
- Should an application arrive after the stated deadline it will not be included in the recruitment process, regardless of the reason.
- Should you be successful at short listing but can not attend on the date/time allocated to yourself for a interview date The Recruitment Team can not guarantee a alternate date, regardless of the reason.
- Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is SOCA’s policy not to give feedback to external candidates on applications.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
To be considered, you will need to successfully complete Security clearance (SC) before commencing the role.
You will also be required to undertake a mandatory pre-employment substance misuse test and achieve a satisfactory result.
You should be aware that some roles within SOCA/NCA do require Developed Vetting Security clearance but this is not required for entry.
DRIVING DIVERSITY FORWARD
SOCA/NCA treats everyone with respect and dignity, provides a positive environment in which everyone feels valued, where individual differences in age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital/parental status, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation and work style are fully utilised to best meet organisational needs.
SOCA/NCA treats everyone with respect and dignity, provides a positive environment in which everyone feels valued, where individual differences in age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital/parental status, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation and work style are fully utilised to best meet organisational needs.
We therefore welcome all applications, but particularly welcome applications from females and ethnic minorities.
SOCA is a “Two Ticks” employer and is committed to inviting people who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria at the shortlist stage to interview / Assessment Centre.
SOCA is a “Two Ticks” employer and is committed to inviting people who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria at the shortlist stage to interview / Assessment Centre.
If you require any adjustments to be made to the selection process, please let our Recruitment Team know and they will make the appropriate arrangements.
