Associate Software Developer - Integration
Associate Software Developer - Integration
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Job Description
Join Social Security Scotlands Chief Digital Office as an Associate Software Developer and kickstart your career in a positive inclusive environment. Youll collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to deliver software components that support our vital social security programme. With guidance from experienced developers youll develop skills in design coding testing and system integration. Key skills required include foundational knowledge of API and integration design a collaborative approach and effective communication.
Social Security Scotland an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government is undertaking the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution. With a lifetime budget of over 300m Social Security Scotland is delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come. Due to the demands of this exciting programme of work the Agency is currently experiencing rapid growth and we require more incredible digital experts to join us to help realise our ambitions.
We aim to develop within Social Security Scotland a positive and inclusive culture which supports our people to flourish by embedding a working environment where we all treat each other with dignity and respect and recognise each others contributions.
The Associate Software Developer role will sit within Social Security Scotlands Chief Digital Office (CDO) which has a remit to provide infrastructure and systems to support both the wider social security programme and Social Security Scotland.
An Associate Software Developer learns on the job by delivering software components.
At this role level you will:
- Develop skills while working under supervision to deliver stories in a multidisciplinary team
- Understand and be proficient in different types of testing
- Be aware of but not responsible for security
- Coach and mentor more junior colleagues
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Collaborate to improve service availabilityand ensure systems can handle the expected workload.
- Participate in activities to ensure information security.
- Add security features to our solutions and services.
- Follow modern guidelines whilst learning from more experienced team members.
- Help design write test and document simple programmes or scripts with supervision.
- Use techniques for creating prototypes.
- Help to fix issues by following agreed procedures.
- Complete assigned maintenance tasks on our infrastructure systems.
- Help design parts of larger systems as part of a team.
- Assist in connecting different systems together.
- Support the building and testing of connections between systems.
- Participate in reviewing user experiences.
- Work from user stories focusing on what users need.
Qualifications
Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called Success Profiles which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements
Essential Experience
- Your awareness of API and integration design allows you to help fix faults following agreed procedures and carry out agreed maintenance tasks.
- Your experience of team development processes enable you to fully participate in processes such as standups code reviews and retrospectives.
Technical / Professional Skills:
This role is aligned to Junior Software Developer within the Digital Data and Technology Profession.
You will demonstrate the following skills within the Software Developer Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
- Systems Integration Level: Awareness
- Modern Standards Approach Level: Working
- Information Security Level: Working
- Systems Design Level:Awareness
- Programming and Build (software engineering) Level: Working
Please note that only the first 2 technical skills listed will be tested at application stage: Systems Integration; and Modern Standards Approach.
Behaviours
- Making effective decisions (Level 2
- Developing self and others (Level 2
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here: Success Profiles Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service)
How to Apply
Apply online you must provide a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
Should a large number of applications be received an initial sift may be conducted on the following Essential Experience:
1. Your awareness of API and integration design allows you to help fix faults following agreed procedures and carry out agreed maintenance task
Candidates who pass the initial sift will be progressed to a full sift.
We will test your behaviours technical skills and experiences as part of the sift process and if successful you will be invited to an assessment and interview where we will test these again. Full details of the selection process will be made available to shortlisted candidates once the sift has been completed.
Candidates selected for interview will be requested to provide a 10minute presentation on the technical skills required details of which will be shared in advance of the interview.
We aim to provide feedback on request. However if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview/assessment.
Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift w/c 17th March
Interview w/c 31st March
Location In person in either Dundee or Glasgow
Reserve List
In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months.
About Us
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
DDaT Pay Supplement
This post is part of the Scottish Government Digital Data and Technology (DDAT) profession and as a member of the profession you will join the professional development system. This post currently attracts a 5000 annual DDAT pay supplement applicable after a 3 months competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly and there is one currently underway. Changes will be communicated when the review is concluded.
Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location which will be either Glasgow or Dundee.If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
Equality Statement
Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process please contact us at
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer support and recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Further Information
Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
Social Security Scotlands recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition Recruitment Civil Service Commission (independent)
If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles you can make a complaint by contacting Social Security Scotland at in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.
If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form please contact the Resourcing Team via
Apply before 17th March 2025
Contact Name Recruitment Team
Contact email
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
