Overview
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The UKHSA Development and Operations team leads the digital transformation of UKHSA to make it a more data driven, customer focused, digital organisation. We do this by delivering services which meet and maintain the Government Digital Service (GDS) Digital by Default Service Standard (https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/digital-by-default).
Developers at UKHSA work collaboratively with stakeholders such as Data Scientists and Public Health officials to deliver software which helps to drive forward the mission of the agency. We employ modern best practices to deliver projects quickly, safely, and cost-effectively.
Potential for a specialist pay allowance of up to £10,000 could be available depending on a capability assessment.
As a Lead Python Developer for UKHSA, you will lead the delivery of design, development and maintenance of Python APIs, UIs and backend infrastructure to deliver UKHSA's objectives of transforming the heath expectations of all people in England.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and maintenance of UKHSA’s portfolio of Python apps / UI / APIs
* Define the technical requirements for the implementation of new Python solutions
* Define the technical aspects of the Python application solution architecture, including the technology used, methodology followed, and devices/platforms targeted
* Prepare technical solution and architecture documents, work products and presentations
* Define Python security protocols, analytics and social channel integration
* Design and develop detailed Python architectures and interfaces to integrate with other APIs / apps / domains
* Take responsibility for the various non-functional aspects in Python application design and provide a solution to optimise performance, scalability etc
* Collaborate and work with technology and cloud service providers to ensure UKHSA derives the maximum benefit from any third-party service providers and that the right knowledge is transferred in-house
* Continuously seek to improve your own knowledge of work areas and embrace the agile framework of software delivery methodology
* Research and recommend proven open-source tools and platforms that will support the ongoing delivery of UKHSA’s Python platform
* Enforce sound development practices and ensure the quality delivery of enterprise solutions
* Line management responsibility
* Take ownership of the solution from end to end, and be responsible for translating functional requirements into a solution
Person specification
You will provide expert Python technical knowledge throughout the design, build and test phases using test-driven development techniques across the full stack, from the back-end data sources to the UI. You will take the lead on overseeing software development during the full lifecycle of the various systems, including modern DevOps practices, and you also need to be familiar with the scrum agile delivery methodology and deliver software in short iterations with frequent releases without compromising code quality. You will liaise with key internal and external stakeholders and provide expert technical direction on software development best practices for mobile front-end and back-end environments. You will take ownership of projects and be motivated to take them through to production.
You will work with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into technical designs. You will collaborate with UI, connectivity and DevOps teams for building elegant solutions to complex problems.
The role requires good troubleshooting skills with an ability to identify locate and competently fix bugs and errors.
You will need a strong ability to collaborate with user researchers, sell and represent users internally and champion user research to focus on all users. This means an ability to understand users and identify them and their needs based on evidence. You should put users first, manage competing priorities and offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used.
Essential criteria
* Educated to degree level in relevant subject such as computer science with core development element or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
* Proficiency with at least one server-side programming language such as Python, modern PHP or C#
* Django (or Flask) in Rest Framework, ORM
* Containerization (Docker or Kubernetes)
* Cloud Environments (AWS / Azure)
* Experience of developing and consuming RESTful APIs and web services
* Experience with version control software (such as Git or Mercurial) and Git workflows (or equivalent)
* Knowledge of object-oriented concepts and design Patterns
* Ability to troubleshoot problems and competently identify and fix bugs and errors. Excellent ability to support users and systems
* Good knowledge and understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases
* Experience in leading development teams to deliver key business capabilities
* Experience of leading the design of systems and interfacing to other systems using Service Oriented Architecture platforms
* Experience of the principles and practices of agile development and the project lifecycle, and agile tools such as Jira or Redmine
* An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems
For further information about the role and the selection process, please click the link:
Job vacancy: Lead Python Developer, UK Health Security Agency, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Canary Wharf | trac.jobs
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
* Industries
* Public Health
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