Senior Front end Developer - Newport NP10 8QQAbout the jobJob summarySenior Front End DeveloperThe IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality.You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined team using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the teams assigned deliverables. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Developer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department.As a multi-skilled individual with strong front end and UX skills, you will have the opportunity to develop and mature your skills even further and extend your skills set with those typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. Any back-end skills you have can also be utilised within this role. Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office. The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job descriptionMain duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical Be responsible for the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions in a cloud first environment Build web based Front End interfaces interacting with RESTful APIs using React, Next JS and other web technologies Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverageProactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholdersIdentify and manage problems, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standardsWork within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered toImplement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalabilityKeeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionalityProactively apply HMG IA technical security controls according to ISO 27001 & the Security Policy Framework (SPF) Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Engaging Stakeholders (for mutually beneficial collaborative relationships outside of the team) Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Work across a few multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highly focused and successful digital services Provide project / delivery management support when required Effective management and delegation of tasks within the teamEmbrace a continuous improvement ethosApplies "progress over perfection" principleTakes full responsibility for decisions and delivers on commitmentMaintain inner composure, recovering quickly from setbacks and learning from the experienceHighly driven and inspires others to move things along and make things happen Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skillsTake responsibility for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processesPromote and display the IPO and Civil Service ValuesGuide more junior members in their personal developmentCoach and mentor colleaguesContinuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trendsPerson specificationEssential Experience Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of a large projects Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile Experience of working with cloud technologies including AzureWorking knowledge of Azure DevOpsExperience with GitAdvocate of DevOps principlesEssential Technical Excellent understanding of React and experience with Next JS. Excellent understanding of Node JS Experience working with RESTful web services Has a good understanding of architectural principals with design patterns such as SOA and Micro-Services How to Apply Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by providing the following: Your CVUpload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc. Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person SpecificationIf you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic ReadE-mail: Dominic.Read@ipo.gov.ukTelephone: 01633 433189BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Developing Self and Others Working Together Technical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: At interview a presentation will be used to assess this, Further details will be provided in your invite to interview BenefitsAlongside your salary of £47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes £13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite Hybrid working with no core hours Substantial support for career progression 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leaveFor more information about what's on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert. Please note that benefits may be subject to change. Things you need to knowArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.Additional details on security and vettingSuccessful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance.For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance.Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact Recruitment@ipo.gov.uk Stage 1 - SiftAn initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements:Experience Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the roleStage 2 - InterviewsIf invited to interview Behaviours and Technical based questioning will be used. Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information. Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation.This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren't offered after passing the interview, you'll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order.Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be acceptedThere may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference.This post is being advertised to Internal, across Government and external candidates at the same time.Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information.In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text.If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; recruitment@ipo.gov.uk Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process.For more information on the IPO's terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) .People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsOpen to UK nationals only.Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .