Data Systems Developer

Overview of Responsibilities

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7 % and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, 
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Wide range of career development opportunities.
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Data Systems Developer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Tritium Fuel Cycle Division carrying out development of existing and new Data Systems that is key to support the efficient tracking, information gathering and storage of data that ensures compliance with regulatory, planning and management requirements enabling the planning and execution of operations. You must be safety conscious and able to work independently or as part of a team. It’s essential that you are organised and thorough, as the data being managed is critical to Fusion and UKAEA. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Data Systems and graphical user interfaces to enable others to enter and manage data for commercial and regulatory purpose.
• Ensure appropriate systems development and management through using UKAEA chosen systems/processes, such as the Management of Data Assistance Services (MIDAS) tool and Systems Improvement Programme (SIP) issue tracking.
• Modify interrogation systems to generate reports and perform data analysis.
• Deliver new Data Systems or modifications to existing systems through engaging with stakeholders, identifying requirements, defining specifications and task-management of agency supplied workers; working within defined budgets and schedules.
• Ensure quality control; generate and contribute to periodic regulatory compliance reports as required (such as for radioactive waste accumulation)
• Promote current best-practice, developing and delivering training in the use of Data Systems for both UKAEA staff and contractors. Assist with the co-ordination and tracking of training.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Educated to at least Level 2 BTEC or equivalent (eg. GCSE) in a computer related subject.
• Demonstrable experience developing and managing data systems.
• Demonstrable development experience in Microsoft Access and other Microsoft Office 365 applications utilising VBA. Power Platform (Apps, BI and Flows), SharePoint, Visual Studio Professional 2010+ using vb.NET and SQL/HTML coding experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly with regards to writing concise and impactful technical reports.
• Ability to solve problems in a proactive manner and apply appropriate attention to detail.
• Ability to constructively interact with a variety of stakeholders and escalate issues/deviations through the management chain.
• Demonstrably proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrating project leadership is preferred but not essential.