Contract type
Temporary: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment
Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Location description
Hybrid contract between home and Poole
In line with our values and our commitment to supporting the development and progression of our people, this opportunity is currently only available to RNLI staff and volunteers. If we are unable to make an appointment through this process, we will consider opening the role to external applicants. #LI-DNI
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. Our RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue, 24 hours a day, every day. Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional, and talented team behind them. This is your chance to join that team and help save lives every day.
We are looking for a Lead Applications Developer to join our Applications Development team for up to 12 months. Leading other Applications Developers, this role will leverage new technology solutions by looking for ways to develop applications that engage, satisfy, and make it easier and more cost effective to save lives at sea.
As a full-stack Lead Applications Developer, you will be responsible for using RNLI designs and following brand guidelines to create visually appealing, user-friendly, and responsive web and mobile applications across both front-end and back-end technologies. You will be leading a small centre of excellence in full stack application development, including front-end technologies and user interface development, designing mock-ups and wireframes and translating them into fully functional digital applications, providing technical leadership and guidance to other developers within the team . You will take a lead role in shaping technical approaches, supporting delivery across the team, and ensuring high-quality, secure and maintainable applications, that will enhance engagement and satisfaction and ultimately, support those who are part of our mission to save lives.
We are looking for someone who is excited by new technology and making life easier for users, and has a passion for creating engaging user experiences that users love across full-stack applications.
To be considered as our new Lead Applications Developer you will need:
- Essential: Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience
- Proficiency and experience in applications development using development languages such as html, JavaScript, and related frameworks.
- Experience with responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
- Experience of using version control systems such as GitHub, and of DevOps methodology.
- Experience with agile development methodologies and project management practices is a plus.
It is also desirable that you have:
- Training or accreditation in development languages e.g. html, JavaScript, Node, React, Vue, .NET, AWS, Azure, Java
- Strong understanding of data modelling, data integration, and API consumption
- Knowledge of Azure services and cloud computing
If this sounds like you, and you are a pragmatist who is able to work across a community where technical maturity is variable, while being highly motivated to share their skills in a fantastic organisation that is making a difference by saving lives, apply today!
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
