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Infrastructure Developer

Employer
West Midlands Police
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary
£27,795 to £38,925 
Closing date
14 Dec 2018
Reference
180000PJ

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Sector
Emergency Services
Job Type
Information technology
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
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Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Grade: Band D 
Salary: £27,795 to £38,925 
Closing date: 14th December 2018

About the role:

 Are you an experienced infrastructure developer with a focus on developing creative and scalable solutions?

Are you ready to make a real difference to citizens of the West Midlands?

Join our team and be at the heart of UK Policing’s most ambitious technology transformation - use your technical skills in software development to prevent crime, protect the public, and help those in need.

West Midlands Police is undertaking a period of unparalleled change and innovation; our infrastructure is pivotal to both maintaining operational capabilities and building future success.

As an Infrastructure Developer you will be working within the Delivery Management function alongside a committed and enthusiastic team of other developers. Throughout your role you’ll receive support from Senior Infrastructure Developers and the Development Manager. As an Infrastructure Developer you will be responsible for the development of highly functional systems, used by both our front line officers and specialist support staff. There will be an expectation for you to have a broad range of knowledge both in terms of existing technologies already in use as well as alternative methods which could bring about service improvement.

We welcome your application if:

  • You have the ability to create infrastructure solutions both independently and as part of a team of developers
  • You have the ability to develop a solution against a set of prescribed requirements
  • You are able to configure and troubleshoot existing solutions and implement fixes in order to deliver an improved solution and services
  • You have knowledge and experience in using Windows and Linux servers, using virtualisation technologies and a wide range of server technologies and solutions

Working within the IT & Digital Team can be rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large organisation where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in an encouraging and flexible environment. Our benefits include:

  • 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional days
  • Access to a Corporate Health Cash Plan and wellbeing website
  • Modern working environment in central Birmingham
  • Opportunity to save on travel costs through a Corporate Travel Scheme

The community we serve within the West Midlands is diverse. West Midlands Police is an equal opportunities employer, meaning we value diversity and shape our workforce to best match and reflect the people we serve.

You will be part of an already diverse and balanced team in terms of skill sets, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status and ethnic background. The strong team ethos helps us deliver on our departmental mission statement in "Enabling WMP to serve our communities through innovative and empowering technology."

The application process involves a practical challenge so you have opportunity to showcase, rather than just telling us, what you can do.

West Midlands Police is currently undertaking a long term review of staff pay and conditions. The grade, pay and other terms of employment are therefore subject to review and may change in the future.


 Knowledge and experience

Must demonstrate proven experience and ability to:

  • Develop, maintain and integrate a variety of solutions
  • Translate business requirements into technical designs
  • Create and maintain technical documentation to high standards
  • Understand business and user requirements
  • Research new and emerging infrastructure development tools and technologies
  • Directly communicate with customers at a variety of levels using written and oral methods
  • Participate in meetings
  • Promote equality, diversity and Human Rights in working practices
  • Maintain standards for security of information

Skills

  • Comprehensive skills in the development of infrastructure solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently interact and empathise with all levels of staff
  • Good presentation skills
  • The ability to be creative and innovative
  • Flexibility to use a variety of supporting technologies and to be innovative
  • The ability to work under pressure and be capable of balancing competing demands and priorities
  • The ability to learn and adapt
  • Proven track record in understanding the need of customers/users
  • Good communication skills in order to work effectively throughout the organisation and with external contractors and suppliers

Technical skills and experience

Must have a good level of knowledge of and experience with most of the following:

  • Scripting languages
    • PowerShell
    • Unix (eg. csh, bash)
  • Windows Server / Linux Server deployment and configuration
  • Active Directory management, including: 
    • Security Groups
    • Group Policy
    • DNS
    • AD FS
  • Load balancing technologies
  • SQL Server / Oracle / MySQL installation and configuration
  • IIS / Apache installation and configuration
  • Device Management and configuration
  • SharePoint administration
  • Hyper-V / VMware

Company

The West Midlands Police is made up of people like you who want crime to be reduced in our communities and for them to protected. Join us! To continue making a difference in the West Midlands region.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 626 5100
Location
Police Headquarters
West Midlands Police
Lloyd House, Colmore Circus
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 6NQ
United Kingdom

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