Junior Developer

Job Description

Job Details

Reference Number: 385776

Salary: £29,580

Pension: Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Job Grade: Executive Officer

Contract Type: Permanent

Business Area: Ministry of Defence (MOD) – Air – Royal Air Force Air Cadets

Role Type: Digital

Working Pattern: Full-time

Location: RAF Cranwell

Number of Jobs Available: 1

About the Job

The Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC) is a volunteer-led youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Air Force, managing both the Air Training Corps and RAF Sections of the Combined Cadet Force. As a uniformed youth organisation focused on Air, Space, and Cyber disciplines, RAFAC aims to inspire young people and cultivate an interest in the Royal Air Force while nurturing their potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Digital branch to develop and deliver bespoke web applications that support the organisation’s digital transformation goals through the Bader system. Bader is a set of in-house and commercial web applications that provide RAFAC with a secure online environment for its business operations.

This position is based at 37 hours per week and offers the flexibility to work remotely with occasional travel to RAF Cranwell.

Job Summary

As a Junior Bader Developer, you will work directly under the Senior Bader Developer, contributing to the development and delivery of web applications hosted on MOD infrastructure. In addition, you will support the wider Digital branch in adopting modern technologies to advance the organisation’s goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop bespoke software solutions for RAFAC, with a focus on:

.Net Core

Vue.js

HTML5

CSS

SQL and Transact-SQL

Participate in assurance and information security reviews of the Bader platform.

Support both volunteers and permanent staff within the Digital department.

Maintain and improve the Azure DevOps environment, supporting Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) where possible.

Advocate for digital change, delivering and communicating changes at pace.

Promote digital ways of working and support colleagues in their ongoing development.

Stay current with emerging digital trends and opportunities.

Engage in continuous professional development as per an agreed plan with line management.

Other duties as assigned by line management within the scope of the role.

Person Specification

The RAFAC operates as a geographically dispersed volunteer organisation, meaning some tasks may need to be completed outside regular working hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the availability of personnel.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

IT qualification in software development or relevant experience in software development (candidates without formal qualifications will be expected to undertake an apprenticeship in Software Development).

Experience working with the core stack: .Net Core, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS, and Transact-SQL.

Experience in creating and managing web applications.

Proficiency in using Information Technology tools.

Desirable Experience:

Familiarity with sprint and agile methodologies.

Knowledge of RAFAC’s operational structure.

Behaviours & Skills

You will be assessed on the following behaviours during the selection process:

Delivering at Pace

Making Effective Decisions

Changing and Improving

Seeing the Big Picture

Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills will also be assessed, specifically:

Junior Developer

Apprentice DevOps Engineer
(Please refer to the Technical Skills Framework Guidance for more details on these roles.)

Benefits

Alongside a salary of £29,580, you will benefit from the following:

Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

A supportive culture promoting inclusion and diversity

A range of workplace benefits and support options

Work Location & Flexibility:

This role allows for a combination of office and remote working, with the expectation of spending a minimum of 60% of working hours in the office (subject to capacity and workplace adjustments).

The position does not offer relocation expenses.

Additional Information:

Probation Period: External recruits to the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will undergo a six-month probation period.

Travel Expenses: Travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Childcare Voucher Eligibility: Employees who move to the MOD from other employers may no longer be eligible for childcare vouchers but may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare. Eligibility details can be found at childcarechoices.gov.uk.

Smoke-Free Workplace: The Ministry of Defence enforces a Smoke-Free Workplace policy and prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products across its sites.

Selection Process

This vacancy uses Success Profiles, and you will be assessed based on your CV, personal statement (max 500 words), and the following competencies:

Delivering at Pace

Making Effective Decisions

Changing and Improving

Technical Skills: Junior Developer and Apprentice DevOps Engineer

At interview, additional behaviours and technical skills will be assessed.

Interviews will be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams.

Application Information

For inquiries regarding this role, please contact:

Job Contact:
Paul Blackman
Email: adev1@rafac.mod.gov.uk

Recruitment Team:
Email: DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk

Nationality Requirements:
This role is open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, and individuals with the right to work in the UK, including those from Commonwealth countries, the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein.

For further information on nationality requirements, please visit UK Government Nationality Requirements.

The Ministry of Defence is an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals.