Job description
Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join Us

South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.

We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Developer in our eServices Team within the Digital Services Division. Could you be who we are looking for?

About The Team/Department You Will Be Joining
• We design and develop software solutions for both South Wales and Gwent Police forces.
• We are responsible for making the process of policing more efficient and effective through the introduction of digital technology.
• Our department covers all the main digital programmes in the force from Facial Recognition Technology to HR Systems, Digital Interviews and Fleet Telematics
• We work flexibly between 9.00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday, either within the office or remotely.

About The Role And Your Key Responsibilities
• You will work with internal stakeholders to formulate and develop bespoke solutions.
• The role will be involved in all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle for a series of real-life challenges facing the South Wales and Gwent forces.
• Full stack developer based on the Microsoft stack (C#, .Net Core, Xamarin, SQL server, Azure)
• You will offer support for existing solutions using your technical expertise to swiftly resolve issues.
• Within a supportive team you will undertake system improvements and optimisation, enhancing overall performance.

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
• We are looking for people with knowledge of designing and developing solutions in a corporate environment but will consider other experiences you feel relevant.
• Have you worked in a software development environment and feel that you want to contribute as part of a friendly, forward-thinking team that embraces new technologies?
• We’re keen to hear from you if you have a background in frontend or backend web or mobile development using the Microsoft stack.

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact [email protected]

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, click here for more information. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis