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Application Developer / Data Engineer

Shared Services Partnership
Winchester
1 week ago
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Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC621968
Salary Range: £40,643 - £45,077 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 September 2025
Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted and candidates will be contacted prior to the closing date

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience working in an IT development or data engineering environment and an aptitude and keen interest in technology looking for the next step in your IT career?

This full-time, permanent role which allows for mostly home working if desired is an excellent opportunity to join our Integration Platforms team and share our passion for delivering robust, intelligent and efficient services to our Partners and to citizens of Hampshire.

The Role:

You will be working in our third-level application development and support team who are involved in Digital Integration, Data Science/AI, Customer Relationship Management, Low Code, Data Analytics, Geographic Information Mapping and other key information development projects; occupying a vital role designing, building and implementing new technologies for Hampshire County Council to realise efficiencies and to supply high-quality services to citizens of Hampshire through delivery of our IT services.

The role will be based at our Winchester offices, however as part of Hampshire County Council’s Open Workplace Policy the successful candidate can undertake their work with a hybrid approach between home and office, depending upon operational requirements, with the majority of work able to be performed at home if desired.

What you’ll do:

The focus of the role is development and technical support of services supported by the Boomi Integration platform. We're also interested in applicants with a background in Data Science who are keen to apply their skills and expand into a development role, assisting us in development and growth of services which employ Data Science functions.

The key focus of the role is to support the continuous development of integrations within the Boomi platform and its associated technologies. This will include creation and development of new processes, troubleshooting technical issues and testing enhancements supported by experienced colleagues and by the wider Hampshire IT department.

The role will assist in implementing new projects, creating technical documentation Wikis, working closely with IT and Business testers to resolve bugs in the processes we develop, and support of the ‘go-live’ of new projects. You will also be involved with wider development platforms and technologies and supported as required.

It is expected that you will often work closely with wider IT departments, benefiting from collective technical expertise and that you will identify and interpret information from reliable third-party sources where necessary. 

What we’re looking for:

You have experience working in an IT application development and support and/or Data Science environment. You will be familiar with a wide variety of standard desktop applications and be prepared to further that knowledge with a detailed understanding of new systems.

You have some experience working in a cross-team environment; building, maintaining and growing technical and business relationships with IT teams and wider business departments.

You’re a self-starter willing to take the initiative, with good analytical skills, and strong communication skills. Experience of working in a team or in a context of multiple stakeholders where you have managed your personal workload and interpreted business requirements is essential.

You absorb information quickly and seek deeper understanding of new and existing technologies. You relish opportunities to complement your existing skills, and you are determined and adaptable, with excellent interpersonal oral and written skills together with the ability to identify, analyse and solve problems effectively.

Why join us?

Our Hampshire County Council authority provides high quality public services to over a million customers. We build and deliver intelligent and cost-effective solutions for Hampshire County Council and a range of partner organisations. With IT investment of more than £45 million a year we are as business-like, efficient, and as successful as any private sector company, and have a national reputation for IT excellence, innovation, and value.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Our benefits package includes 25 days holiday entitlement rising to 28 days after five years’ service, local government pension scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. 

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Additional Information:

Application Developer Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

This post is subject to Non-Police Personnel Vetting. Further information about this process will be provided to successful candidates. Candidates must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years in order for clearance to be obtained.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Lewis Childs, Integration, Platforms Team Leader on

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


 

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