ICT Software Developer
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- East Suffolk Council Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 4SS
- 37938 - 51802 per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
- 37 hours per week
- Permanent
Port Healths mission is the protection of public and animal health carrying out a range of checks to ensure imported goods are safe for all of us in the UK.
Watch our video to find out more aboutwhat our skilled service does ().
The role:
Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority (SCPHA) has a dedicated ICT team providing all ICT services and support to SCPHA staff and operations based in the Port of Felixstowe as well as supporting external users of SCPHAs applications throughout the UK. We are seeking an ICT Software Developer to join us.
This post provides the opportunity for you to start at any point within the grading as your skills experience and qualifications allow. However any transition between levels once appointed will be based upon both your attaining the next level of competencies and the current business need.
What you will need:
The ability to work with business owners business analysts and project managers to understand sometimes complex business needs and interpret these into software designs and solutions that are effective fit for purpose and meet the users expectations according to industry standards and processes.
You will be a positive contributor to the IT services team by having a passion for ICT with an inquisitive nature alongside a proactive and planned approach to ensure the ICT infrastructure enables SCPHA and its customers to work to optimum effect.
Key skills and attributes:
- bring experience enthusiasm and a commitment to working hard
- work and contribute to a team but also be able to self-start and work on your own initiative
- have experience working with technologies such as: C# .NET Core MVC Entity Framework JavaScript CSS and common libraries such as Bootstrap AWS CI/CD Pipelines JEST DynamoDB MSSql
- be passionate about technology and innovation.
- willingness to continuously develop your skillset and innovate to meet business needs
- experience working with any other enterprise technologies experience working across the full stack would be advantageous.
As a member of a wider team the post holder will be required to provide support and assistance to other members of the service desk and the wider ICT team.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all of the essential requirements please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Why work for us
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Counciltake a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
- Discounts on mobile phones computers holiday and travel fashion and clothing health and beauty and many other products and services.
Find more information about what we offer in ourbenefits brochure (pdf).
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way with a mixture of home and office working depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
To find out more
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Dale Weeding by calling 0 or by emailing .
Closing date: 11pm 20 July 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 4 August 2025
The interview process will involve an initial technical discussion followed by a face to face interview.
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Word)
Step 3 -Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For more information check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
Employment Type
Full-Time
