- You will design, code, test, correct and document simple programmes of scripts
- You will work as part of a team to support the design components for large projects
- You will develop an understanding of the types of security controls used to mitigate security threats
- A strong desire to work with technology
- Good communications skills
- A desire to develop yourself during the duration of this scheme and beyond
- Enthusiasm to work as part of a team, including supporting colleagues to deliver great results
- Career-driven individuals who are excited about the future of software development and the impact you can make to civil service
- Demonstrate a self starter and pro active attitude either through your academic studies or other areas of work you have done
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Complete the application form and upload a CV to the Makers website by 18 November 2022 11:55PM
- Complete the challenges provided by Makers within 10 days of application.
- Challenges will be reviewed by Makers, and if successful you will be invited to a remote interview with a member of the Makers Team.
- Successful applicants will be invited to an interview with the Department of International Trade.
- departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records)
- UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records
- your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency
- Security Services records
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We are the Department for International Trade (DIT). We champion free trade, help British businesses unleash their potential, and create new investment opportunities. The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms such as great.gov.uk that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas. Have a look at our video!
If you join us, you’ll get to constantly push boundaries in an environment free of heavy legacy, driven by curiosity, social purpose, diversity of thought, entrepreneurship, and the aspiration to offer an incredible experience to all our users. Find out more on our blog, Digital Trade.
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The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team at DIT have newly created opportunities to offer a Level 4 Apprenticeship for Fullstack Developers with Python and/or React to lead the development of integrated digital services central to DIT's ability to meet its objectives.
DIT code in the open, using Python (Django) and React and as a Software Developer, you will collaborate with colleagues in a multidisciplinary Agile product team, working on different services that support and promote UK trade.
As a Software Developer in DIT, you’ll develop software to meet user needs, collaborating with colleagues in a multidisciplinary Agile product team. We’re recruiting for roles across different teams, each working on different services that support and promote UK trade. We code in the open, using Python (Django) and React - see our code here: http://github.com/uktrade.
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We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.
Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your behaviours and strengths.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation.
Harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Please note – the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
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If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the DDaT Recruitment team before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DIT by email: Ddat.recruitment@trade.gov.uk
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission:
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The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
If you require SC clearance you will need to provide evidence of the below requirements.
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Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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