Senior Software Developer

Job Title: Senior Software Developer

Organisation: Northern Ireland Assembly

Contract: Temporary - Full Time Hours - Contract duration to end Feb 2027

Salary: AG7 - £36,122 (+ £7,542 salary supplement p.a.)

As a Senior Software Developer within the Information Systems Office, you will be responsible for planning, developing and integrating related software components using an Agile approach. You will work across a wide spectrum of technology, from simple workflow database applications to highly complex, business-critical systems that interface with cloud technologies. Operating with a full understanding of whole-system architecture, you will write clean, secure code, mentor junior colleagues and collaborate directly with Assembly Members and staff to deliver essential public service solutions.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary fully aligned with public sector pay rates Enhanced holiday package Weekly pay Free onsite parking Randstad Refer-a-Friend scheme uncapped (£300 per successful referral) Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of access to counselling

What we need from you

Completion of standard pre-appointment checks Full compliance with Assembly Commission staff policies, Equal Opportunities, Dignity at Work and mandatory training requirements Flexibility to carry out duties across various business areas as reasonably required

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

A Bachelor's (or higher) Degree in Computing, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a discipline with at least 50% computing content; AND at least 2 years' relevant experience in each of the core areas below; OR An HND or Foundation Degree in Computing or a discipline with at least 50% computing content; AND at least 3 years' relevant experience in each of the core areas below:

Required Experience Areas:

Application Development: Microsoft Visual Studio (2015+), C#.NET, ASP.NET, Web programming (HTML, JavaScript, CSS), MVC Architecture, Entity Framework, Azure Functions and Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps. DevOps & Agile: Agile development processes, Azure DevOps, and Azure Boards (or similar). Database Design: Logical/physical data modelling, MS SQL Server (2012+) and Structured Query Language (SQL).

Note: Applicants must explicitly detail module content to demonstrate 50%+ computing content where applicable.

Responsibilities

Agile Analysis & Solution Design: Plan and lead user story development, create technical specifications, design integrations with embedded security controls and manage cross-system dependencies. Software Development & Maintenance: Design, code, test, and document software using C#.NET, ASP.Net Core MVC, Azure Functions, EF Core and SQL Server, while supporting legacy VB.Net/WinForms systems. Cloud & CMS Integration: Support and provide technical guidance on Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Teams, and SharePoint, as well as 3rd-party CMS platforms (EPiServer, Umbraco). Operational & System Support: Maintain business-critical procedural systems for Plenary and Committee business, and provide ICT support, training and documentation to Assembly Members and staff. Leadership & Strategy: Line manage, coach, and quality-assure Software Developers, while assisting with project management, IT security and policy development.