I.T. Application Development Officer - North Herts Council

I.T. Application Development Officer - North Herts Council

North Herts Council

Permanent, Full Time

£38,296.00 - £44,140.00 per annum (Pay award pending)

Location: Letchworth Garden City

Closing Date: 16th June 2025

Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of IT Applications Development Officer on behalf of North Herts Council. For my information on the role. Please click HERE

Hybrid working:Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days (typically 1 day a week in the office)

The Role

The organization is undergoing an enhanced digital transformation to ensure all processes are 'digital by default' and to deliver services in the most efficient and effective manner. You will play a crucial role in supporting the IT Senior Development and Cyber Security Officer by designing, developing, integrating, and supporting a variety of technical projects to facilitate this transformation.

The Experience You Will Bring

You must have experience in supporting applications and database products on Windows-based virtual hardware.

You must have experience in managing third-party upgrades, such as Oracle and MSSQL, and in installing vendor-supplied application patches to enhance functionality, resolve application errors, and comply with legislative changes

You will possess excellent customer service skills, demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within a small team, maintain a keen attention to detail, and prioritize complex tasks efficiently in a dynamic and busy environment.

You must have substantial programming experience in C#, along with a background in developing system integrations, analysing data, and creating line-of-business applications.

You must have experience in developing integrations between in-house and third-party systems using various techniques, such as RESTful APIs, SOAP, XML, JSON, and CSV, as well as expertise in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and SQL.

You must have experience with technology stacks including WinForms, Web, ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework/.NET 6-9 (Core), Blazor, WPF, and .NET MAUI (for mobile apps).

You must be eager to learn new skills, adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems, and have a strong focus on security.

Please note, the successful applicant for the above post will be background checked with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Why work with us?

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via Recruitment

Please note that we do not accept CV applications, either on their own or accompanying application forms. Therefore, please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form on the NHC job pages.

If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Justin Goodwin, IT Senior Development and Cyber Security Officer at justin.goodwin@north-herts.gov.uk

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via HERE