Senior Technical Operations Developer
Job Introduction
The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.
As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway – we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool – it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.
As a Senior Technical Operations Developer you will work within a well-respected team to support and develop the Network Rail Geographical Information Systems platform which includes the following technologies: ESRI(ArcGIS Enterprise), VertiGIS (VertiGIS Studio, Workflow, Printing), FME (Flow and Forms). Azure experience is welcomed to help support the future technological fitness of the platform.
Main Responsibility
To design, develop and maintain customisations and extensions in the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) platform.
What will you be doing?
- To design, develop and maintain customisations and extensions in the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) platform as required by project and production support teams
- Analyse and tune existing customisations and provide supporting documentation that is accurate and conforms to Network Rail Standards
- Assess the impact of patches and technical upgrades upon customised code and provide solution options
- Resolve support issues within the production environment as required
- Identify and develop code to be used in a common code library.
- Provide technical advice and consultancy to IM and the business
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Development and implementation experience in the in the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) platform
- Strong design skills; works closely with analysts and technical support team to explore different technical design approaches and make design recommendations to fit high-level business requirements
- Ability to manage activities with short due dates while still following established change control processes
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and presentation.
- Identified Subject Matter Expert within a technical area of expertise
Desirable
- Understanding of project lifecycles
- Commitment to meeting deadlines
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link
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Package Description
Vacancy type: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hours.
Location: Manchester Square One or The Quadrant, Milton Keynes
Closing date: 7th May 2024
We want to ensure all applications are reviewed in a fair and diverse manner, therefore all applications against this role are anonymised. Please ensure you fill in the profile builder to ensure you have a good opportunity to be taken forward to interview stage.
Band & Salary: Band 4C (£43,588 - £49,037)
About the Company
We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.
We offer excellent benefits, including:
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
Up to 75% off leisure travel for you and your family (subject to terms and conditions)
️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.
We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users. As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd