Senior Digital Developer

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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Integration and Automation Developer to join our Digital Development Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development, support and enhancement of system integrations, workflow automation solutions, and digital services that support the delivery of critical council services.

Working within a multi-disciplinary development team, you will design, develop, and maintain integrations between corporate applications using APIs, automation platforms, and cloud technologies. You will also support the development of digital forms and business process automation solutions that improve service delivery, reduce manual effort, and enable effective data sharing across the organisation.

As demand for real-time system integration and automation continues to grow, this role will be instrumental in helping the council achieve its digital transformation ambitions while ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our integration services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain system integrations between internal and external applications.
• Develop and support API-based solutions using modern integration techniques and standards.
• Design, develop & embed AI‑enabled services, including agentic AI solutions and Copilot‑based tools.
• Create and maintain automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate and related technologies.
• Develop and support digital forms and online services using the Granicus GovService platform.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring minimal disruption to business services.
• Produce technical documentation, support materials, and implementation plans.
• Ensure solutions comply with security, governance, and data protection requirements.
• Contribute to the development of integration standards, best practices, and future architecture.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the Digital Development Team.
• Design & Develop AI enabled services

Essential Criteria

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• Experience designing and developing system integrations between multiple business applications.
• Experience working with REST APIs and web services.
• Experience using JSON and XML data formats.
• Experience developing automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate.
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and supporting integration solutions in a live environment.
• Understanding of authentication and security standards such as OAuth, API keys, and secure data transfer methods.
• Experience working with SQL databases and querying data.
• Experience producing technical documentation and support procedures.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies and change management processes.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex business requirements and develop effective technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a technical team and across service areas.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, relevant technical qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience in software development, integration development, or a related field.

Desirable Criteria

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• Experience working with Granicus GovService (formerly Forms and Workflow).
• Experience developing digital forms and workflow solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform technologies, including Power Apps.
• Experience working with Azure Integration Services or Azure Logic Apps.
• Experience using API management platforms.
• Experience integrating cloud-based SaaS applications.
• Experience working within local government or the public sector.
• Experience using source control tools such as Git or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of data governance, master data management, and enterprise integration principles.

Professional Attributes

• Passion for digital transformation and service improvement.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience mentoring colleagues or sharing technical knowledge across teams.
• Understanding of emerging technologies including AI-enabled automation and intelligent workflows.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Derbyshire Rewards - Discounts from high street retailers and more
• Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme
• A chance to contribute to meaningful projects that improve services for local residents and communities.

If you are a forward-thinking developer with a passion for innovation, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking Digital Development Team at the heart of the council's transformation agenda. You will help deliver solutions that improve customer experience, streamline business processes, and enable better use of data across the organisation, while helping to build a resilient and future-ready integration capability.

Provisional Interview date: Week Commencing 27 July 2026 

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.