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Offer: Senior Developer:Ministry of Social DevelopmentJob description:Job DescriptionAbout usThe Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent. We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, wh?nau and communities. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling M?ori, wh?nau, hap?, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are. The Opportunity» Work for a people centred organisation that supports New Zealanders» Build high quality applications in a team with a great work culture » Work from anywhere in New Zealand About the function The Ruby on Rails team at the Ministry of Social Development requires additional Senior Full Stack Web Developers, either with technical leadership abilities practice or someone who wants to step up into a leadership abilities function. You will be involved in a wide variety of development activities - front and back-end coding, code review, user practice and web accessibility. As a software developer you will be working on a select few of our diverse range of about 20 applications in an agile, fast-paced environment. Some applications are used by a single internal team; others are used externally, by people in partner organisations and by members of the public. All contribute to the work that the Ministry does to support New Zealanders. We are seeking for Somebody with the following expertise and practice - you’ll have: » Previously worked on a range of applications, maybe with different technologies but with a focus on Rails » A good knowledge of the key concepts of object-oriented software and can create clean, well factored code » Worked with other teams to support and maintain applications and their infrastructure » Previous practice coaching and mentoring other developers » Been responsible for deploying applications to production and helping the team plan production releases » Applied web accessibility and uscapability standards to your user interfaces and be committed to creating an accessible user practice » Previously written client-side JavaScript, might have some practice with a client side framework like React, and have worked with CSS frameworks like Bootstrap » Worked with Ruby tools like Rake and Bundler, and might have written or maintained gems » A good knowledge of how structured data is stored in a relational database and can write complex queries using Active Record and SQL » Worked through complex user requirements and developed good relationships with product owners » The capability to build relationships with stakeholders with excellent written and verbal communication expertise » Reviewed code and can provide well considered feedback What we expect from you » You are a self-motivated team player who can contribute to our open and inclusive culture » You take ownership of your work and can see things through to completion » You love building and maintaining high quality applications » You have great communication and interpersonal expertise » You love a challenge and to be challenged » You will be able to cover out of hours work on occasion About the Rails teamThe Rails development team are a small, tight, high performing crew of about 20 Business Analysts, Test Analysts, Developers and Scrum Leads creating bespoke software within one of New Zealand's largest Information technology departments. We are currently structured into three agile teams and sit within the Improvement, Systems and Technology group at the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). There is a fair amount of bureaucracy around us, but we have a good degree of autonomy within the team. We aim to build high quality applications with a focus on maintaincapability. We use modern software development and devops practices.We are serious about our work, but at the same time we enjoy the odd coffee and a few laughs. You will work for an organisation that really makes a difference for New Zealanders, while having the opportunity to develop your career through mentoring, professional development and on-the-job training. What we can offer you You will also have access to the following advantages: » We have offices in Auckland and Wellington but can also offer remote working » Flexible working arrangements with the option to combine work in the office and at home, earlier or later starts, and compressed or reduced hours » Vision care » Study assistance » Qualification programmes » Learning and development » Te Ao M?ori Position Description https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-transformati on/improvement-systems-and-technology/senior-developer-december-2022.docx in come range: $102,348.00 – $124,203.00 and is negotiable located on practiceClosing date:Wednesday the 2nd August 2023Joining us Joining MSD means being part of a wh?nau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with M?ori, Hap?, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process. MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the function is identified as requiring vaccination at the time. How to submit the application:To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your practice relates to the key responsibilitieslisted in the position description.All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, Contact Us by us atjobs@msd.govt.nz Internal MSD Employees - please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.Skills:
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