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Location Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Yeading, Newcastle, Oldham About the job Job summary This will be a key role in the design, build, support, implementation and improvement of digital services, products, and platforms across DVSA. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team using Agile delivery methodologies, delivering solutions that meet user needs. You will be committed to quality and will use quality software engineering techniques within the team, such as code review, design review, reusability of code, refactoring, automated testing, and use of standards Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: Building digital services and software solutions to serve a variety of user's needs and complying with the Digital by Default service standard. Software development using Agile methodologies (particularly Scrum) as part of a dynamic team of other developers, testers, business analysts, product owners and scrum master's to deliver quality software solutions. Developing solutions that put the user and user experience first. Creating a culture of collaboration between development teams and business partners to establish and enable accelerated delivery models. Analysis, specification, design, development, testing and release of bespoke applications for use within DVSA using TypeScript, JavaScript/HTML/CSS Unit testing of developed code Working collaboratively while learning from and supporting other members of the Scrum team Supporting the creation of standardised documentation (test strategy/test scripts, technical release) For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience in application development using a recognised programming language ideally TypeScript/JavaScript CSS and HTML skills, agile methodologies, version control, and DevOps. Ability to quickly research and learn new programming tools and techniques and share knowledge with peers and juniors. Experience in system support and maintenance. Excellent analytical skills Ability to negotiate with and influence senior stakeholders effectively, articulating complex technical matters to non-technical stakeholders. Excellent written communication skills including reports and technical specifications. Experience of using testing to validate solutions.

Location Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham and Yeading. About the job Job summary Are you a business analyst looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for working with cutting edge technology? Would you like to be part of a major IT transformation within the evolving world of digital, platforms and cloud? If so, we are looking for a talented Business Analyst to join us at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), and we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description The Business Analyst reports to the Senior Business Analyst. The post holder is responsible for the application of Business Analysis tools and techniques to define and validate digital projects, products and services, ensuring they are aligned to DVSA's strategic objectives . The scope of requirements definition includes business requirements (goals, objectives, needs); stakeholder requirements, solution functional and non-functional requirements and transition requirements. The post holder will be part of one or more agile/scrum delivery teams within DVSA's Strategy, Policy, Digital and Technology Directorate. They will work collaboratively with product owners, technical colleagues (e.g. software developers, testers) and other business analysts to continuously improve our digital solutions and deliver value to customers and the business. They will be responsible for supporting the maintenance, refinement and prioritisation of the product backlog as well as coordinating communications, escalating, and facilitating resolution of risks, issues and changes. The post holder will challenge constructively and act as a critical friend to achieve solutions that are fit for purpose. They will also facilitate collaboration and lead effective communication with all stakeholders to support design, build and delivery to meet the user needs. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of working collaboratively with Product Owners and technical colleagues (e.g. software developers, testers) in agile teams to develop and refine business requirements/ user stories and related acceptance criteria. Experience of working within a digital/IT team using agile methodologies in delivering digital projects and products, using appropriate frameworks (e.g. Scrum, Kanban). Experienced in supporting investigative work to determine business requirements and specify effective business processes. Applying modelling and analysis tools, methods and standards. Communicating with the development team to ensure they have a complete understanding of the business and user needs, making sure user perspectives are fully considered by technical design teams. Excellent communication, interpersonal, team working and influencing skills. Experience of applying a digital understanding to your work and identifying solutions for assisted digital.