Junior Developer

Summary

A junior developer learns on the job by delivering software components.

At this role level, you will:

develop skills while working under supervision to deliver stories in a multidisciplinary team

understand and be proficient in different types of testing

be aware of but not responsible for security

coach and mentor more junior colleagues

Background

Description	Background
Takes a logical, analytical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail.	Prior Knowledge and Skills

Work Activity Components

Title	Details
Policy, standards and guidelines (PROG)(Level 2)	Applies agreed standards and tools as required, to achieve a well-engineered result.
Documentation and version control (PROG)(Level2)	Documents work in accordance with agreed standards. Applies version control in accordance with agreed procedures.
Reviews and monitoring (PROG)(Level 2)	Reviews own work. May be involved in peer review activities such as pair programming.

Behavioural Skills

Title	Details
Analytical Thinking	Acquiring a proper understanding of a problem or situation by breaking it down systematically into its component parts and identifying the relationships between these parts. Selecting the appropriate method/tool to resolve the problem and reflecting critically on the result, so that what is learnt is identified and assimilated.
Creativity	Taking innovative approaches to problem solving and/or devising inventive and creative solutions.
Attention to Detail	Applying specific quality standards to all tasks undertaken to ensure that deliverables are accurate and complete.
Verbal Expression	Communicating effectively using the spoken word.
Written Expression	Communicating effectively in writing, such as reports and via emails.
Teamwork	Working collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal.

Technical Skills

Title	Details	Depth
Application Systems	Technical or functional understanding of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) applications and/or other bespoke software deployed within the organisation in order to provide system configuration, audit, technical, and/or functional support.	Aware of
Application Development Tools	Software tools which automate or assist part of the development process.	Familiar with
Programming Languages	A set of codes and syntax (supported by software tools) that enables the unambiguous translation of specified functionality into source code for the creation of computer programs.	Familiar with
Operational/Service Architecture	Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency.	Aware of
Structured Reviews	Methods and techniques for structured reviews, including reviews of technical work products, test plans, business cases, architectures and any other key deliverables.	Aware of
Software Testing Tools	Software tools which automate or assist any part of the testing process across all or part of the testing lifecycle.	Aware of
Middleware	Software which forms part of the operating platform infrastructure.	Aware of
DevOps	The collaborative approach consisting of agile practices, processes, and procedures designed to facilitate rapid IT service and product delivery. DevOps emphasizes people (and culture) and seeks to improve collaboration between development (Dev) and operations (Ops) teams with the aim of shortening the systems development life cycle to provide continuous release of high-quality software.	Aware of
Agile	A collection of methods, practises, tools and techniques, underpinned by the Agile Manifesto, that enable teams to deliver high value products and services in small, workable, increments. An Agile culture typically encompasses concepts such as Servant-Leaders; ceremonies, Stand-Ups, Sprints and Retrospectives; and the deployment of tools and techniques such as Backlogs and A/B Testing.	Aware of

Other Skills

Title	Details	Depth
Time Management Techniques	Methods and techniques for making effective use of own time.	Familiar with
Coaching Techniques	Methods and techniques for coaching individuals or groups by a balanced combination of support and direction, which could include use of virtual learning environments plus add-ons to augment feedback specific to work items, workflow or career plans.	Aware of

Training

Title	Details
Systems Development	Systems development, including development life-cycles and methods, organisation interfaces, typical corporate application architectures, project and programme management, risk management and change control.
System Testing	Methods and procedures for planning, specifying and executing tests, including levels of testing, e.g. Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing, Live User Testing, etc.
Software Configuration	Installation, configuration and tuning of applications or systems software.
Security Awareness	Tools and techniques to help users and employees understand the role they play in helping to combat information security breaches and for IT and security professionals to prevent and mitigate risk.
Coaching	Concepts, methods and techniques for providing coaching in subject specialisms to individuals or groups (e.g. GROW model).

Professional Development Activity (PDA)

Title	Details	PDA Group
Participation in Group Activities	Participating in group activities inside or outside of the working environment that can assist with the development of interpersonal skills.	Broadening Activities
Job Shadowing and Special Assignments	Undertaking temporary periods or secondments in other roles, particularly those that offer a new perspective on own function or exposure to other environments and cultures.	Broadening Activities
Gaining Knowledge of Employing Organisation	Gaining basic knowledge of the employing organisation, its business, structure, culture, policies, products/services, operations and terminology.	Increasing Knowledge
Gaining Knowledge of Surrounding Technical Areas	Gaining knowledge of IT activities in employing organisation external to own function.	Increasing Knowledge
Involvement in Professional Body Activities	Attending meetings, seminars and workshops organised by professional body and reading published material, such as journals and web content.	Participation in Professional Activities
Time Management	Undertaking learning and practice in the planning and organising of own activities.	Developing Professional Skills
Team Working	Undertaking learning and practice in the techniques of team and collaborative working. Gaining an understanding of the underlying concepts.	Developing Professional Skills
Communications	Undertaking learning and practice in oral and written communications, including report writing and presentation.	Developing Professional Skills

Organisational Skill Name and Description

Framework	Skill	Level
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Availability and capacity management Availability and capacity management involves ensuring services are available with as little down-time or disruption as possible, whilst making sure we have sufficient resources to support emerging business needs.	Awareness Availability and capacity management You can: show an awareness of availability and capacity management processes
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Information security Information security involves maintaining the security, confidentiality and integrity of information.	Working Information security You can: demonstrate an understanding of information security and the types of security controls that can be used to mitigate security threats within solutions and services
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Modern standards approach Modern development standards involves using the latest technologies and best practices to improve the quality of the software development process.	Working Modern standards approach You can: explain the most important principles of a modern standards approach and how they apply to the work you are undertaking apply these principles under guidance
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Programming and build (software engineering)	Working Programming and build (software engineering) You can: design, code, test, correct and document simple programs or scripts under the direction of others
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Prototyping Prototyping a service or product involves exploring, testing and sharing different concepts before committing to the final design.	Working Prototyping You can: understand when to use a specific prototyping technique or method show the value of prototyping to your team
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Service support Service support involves fixing service faults and maintaining the underlying infrastructure, ensuring processes are in place to keep the service running efficiently.	Working Service support You can: help fix faults following agreed procedures carry out agreed maintenance tasks on infrastructure
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Systems design IT systems analysis involves assessing current systems and implementing new ones, to improve the performance and efficiency of an organisation's applications.	Awareness Systems design You can: assist as part of a team in the design of components of larger systems
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Systems integration	Awareness Systems integration You can: talk about the process of integrating systems and the challenges of designing, building and testing interfaces between systems
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	User focus User focus involves understanding the user needs to develop a detailed understanding of the problems that need to be solved.	Awareness User focus You can: show an awareness or understanding of user experience analysis and its principles explain the purpose of user stories and the focus on user needs

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