Castlefield Recruitment are partnering with Barnsley Council, an award-winning organisation supporting 243,000 residents that puts people at the heart of everything they do.

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As they look to the future with their newly created Technology and Innovation department, the council are looking for an Application and Development Support Officer to work directly with a senior developer to improve digital services. The role will primarily focus on core software development based on HTML, C#, JavaScript, .Net and Azure technologies.

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You will also gain exposure in cutting edge products such as Dynamics 365 and AI services.

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The Role:

• Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors complex programs/scripts and integration software services.
• Provides advice, guidance, and support to help people to adopt and embed best-practice approaches to information and knowledge management into all areas of their work.
• Maintains application support processes, and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures.
• Ensures that appropriate action is taken to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems in systems and services and ensures that such problems are fully documented within the relevant reporting system.
• Uses application management software and tools to investigate issues, collect performance statistics and create reports.
• Provides support for the establishment and nurturing of communities of practice, including workshops, one-on-one guidance, training and troubleshooting. Develops and implements processes and behaviours which help people easily access and use data, learning, and knowledge to improve performance.

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The Person:

• Eager to learn and improve existing skills in software development e.g HTML, C#, JavaScript, .Net.
• Previous experience within applications development. This could be from apprenticeship or industry placements
• Looking to work towards relevant accreditations and qualifications e.g MS Learner Paths

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Barnsley Council offer a fantastic benefits package including 28 Days Holiday (increasing to 31 days),Local Government Pension Scheme & Flexi-Scheme.

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For more information, please contact Joey Burt at Castlefield Recruitment for an informal discussion.

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Please note that direct approaches and speculative CV’s will be directed to Castlefield Recruitment to be included in the recruitment process.

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