Software Engineer (Foundation) - #1749172

2 x Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer (Foundation) to join an in-house Delivery Team of our vibrant city’s local government.

We believe in the power of digital to improve the lives our Citizens and to make the Council more effective and efficient. This role will be key to helping us build our capability and meet our ambitions.

We are transforming existing services, driving digital transformation initiatives and enhancing our services to better serve our customers.

Would you like to join an organisation that affects the lives of an entire city’s population? Would you like to join a friendly development environment to deliver robust services? Would you like to grow skills and experience with us?

Responsibilities Include

• Develop and implement automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and service delivery using MS Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) or other suitable tools.
• As part of an agile team, work with business users, architects, operations staff and others to design and build software systems meeting operational need.
• Work with Practitioner Level Software Engineers and external developer resources to continuously build experience and effectiveness.
  
  

Skills Required

• Proven ability to work with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and/or other suitable automation tools to deliver process optimisation solutions.
• Ability to work with low-code platforms such as Power Platform and familiarity with coding languages (e.g. Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation in developing solutions for the benefit of customers.
• Keen self-starting approach to learning new programming skills and technologies.
• Enthusiasm for working in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
  
  

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Nick Swailes

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

2 x Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer (Foundation) to join an in-house Delivery Team of our vibrant city’s local government.

We believe in the power of digital to improve the lives our Citizens and to make the Council more effective and efficient. This role will be key to helping us build our capability and meet our ambitions.

We are transforming existing services, driving digital transformation initiatives and enhancing our services to better serve our customers.

Would you like to join an organisation that affects the lives of an entire city’s population? Would you like to join a friendly development environment to deliver robust services? Would you like to grow skills and experience with us?

Skills Required

• Proven ability to work with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and/or other suitable automation tools to deliver process optimisation solutions.
• Ability to work with low-code platforms such as Power Platform and familiarity with coding languages (e.g. Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation in developing solutions for the benefit of customers.
• Keen self-starting approach to learning new programming skills and technologies.
• Enthusiasm for working in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
  
  

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Nick Swailes

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.