Development Analyst - Nay12961

Temporary for 23 months.

We will conduct interviews in person. We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click here

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Web and Digital Experience Team within IT. We deliver a diverse range of digital projects and solutions in support of council services. Projects include a re-design of the council website using front-end technologies such as TypeScript, React and Bootstrap, as well as the continuing maintenance of the council's intranet (built and maintained with SharePoint, SharePoint Framework and PowerShell). We also maintain websites that are built with tools such as React and WordPress. The successful candidate will work closely with the team's Development Analyst and Snr Development Officer and have knowledge and experience of web development, with a focus on JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks. You will be proficient in HTML and CSS, have knowledge of version control tools (the team uses GitLab), comfortable working with APIs and have a good awareness of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. You will be involved in all aspects of software development lifecycles, considering users, technology, and processes. A collaborative approach is required and is a key part of how the team operates. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with the ability to problem solve and conduct independent research. The successful candidate will be supported in this role with opportunities to develop including the option for training and mentoring. For an informal discussion about the above post, please contact kirstykirkpatrick@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

For more details see the attached Role Profile below.

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Council’s website.

References

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

Basic Disclosure

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note: Successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the Basic Disclosure Check of £25 which will be deducted from your wages following the commencement of employment. For further information on the Disclosure Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/resident/jobs-and-training/pre-employment-checks.aspx.

Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

Agile – 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations. May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: Agile

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide: Workstyles. If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme