Application Solutions Analyst

Main Responsibility

Application architecture 

· Evaluate application technologies and make recommendations for best uses for the IOPC, to develop the IOPC application strategy.  

· Analyse data flows between IOPC application solutions and those of its partnering stakeholders, with the view to designing and developing new application solutions or improve existing ones  

· Support the creation, via iterative development, of the application architecture, to support the maintenance of boundaryless Information flow across the business  

· Administer the Application portfolio  

Support Business applications  

· Assess and develop solution applications and associating documentation (specifications)  

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders and partners within ICT and across the business, to interpret and refine business goals and drivers for the alignment of the future ICT strategy to the OnePlan.  

· Provide and share expertise with other team members in areas of application architecture and software development  

· Support SDLC – Software Development Lifecycle - coordinate software tests, prototypes development and creating architectural technical documents relating to application development where required.  

Lead and support colleagues on information management as far as it relates to Application solutions  

· Deputise for the Enterprise solution architect and solution architects as required.  

· Support activities related to the information architecture.  

· Work with stakeholders within IOPC and externally to ensure the integrity and integration of data and information (where appropriate)  

· Coordinate and service workshops and meetings as part of supporting the IOPC application architecture  

· Undertake any other duties to support the IOPC wider ICT strategy and programmes as necessary  

· Champion the tactical strategy for master data management, that supports the management of data and information in all its forms and structures (including logical analysis of taxonomies, data and metadata). 

The Ideal Candidate

Essential 

· Experience working within a technology environment supporting business users  

· Experience analysing business needs and proposing technology solution to meet need  

· Hands on experience working in an application developer capacity within an in-house development team.  

· Knowledge and experience of developing application solutions on Cloud technology and common platforms such as Azure and O365, AWS and open source option  

· Experience of developing and managing CMS, Workflow management solutions and EDRM’s in at least 2 of the following; o Appian, o SharePoint 2010 +, o CRM, o Tricostar, o Excel, o Powerapps & Flow.  

The post holder will be expected to be able to obtain, or currently hold, security clearance to SC level.  

Desirable 

· Microsoft 365 certification. 

· Experience of certification in Appian development. 

· Experience in at least 2 of the following: SQL, XML, Java script, .Net.  

· Experience working with data flow management system i.e. data warehouse, data lake, transaction database  

· Knowledge of API, SOA and middleware technology  

· Understanding of solution architecture and associating governance  

· Understating of a Business and project methodologies and frameworks such as Prince2, PMP, Agile and ITIL  

· Experience of requirements gathering and modelling techniques languages and tools; User stories, UML, ArchiMate etc 

The role requires clearance to SC level

National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Reasonable Adjustments

The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are open to providing you with the tools you need to succeed, from extra time to formatting changes, to name a mere few. If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email humanresources@policeconduct.gov.uk

Package Description

• 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
• Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
• Civil Service pension
• PAM employee assistance programme
• Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
• Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours

Additional Information:

The IOPC is not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process, therefore successful candidates will not be able to transfer to the IOPC on their existing terms and conditions.

The IOPC does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out for the successful candidate during the pre-employment process.

Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

About the Company

As a completely independent organisation, the IOPC seeks to uphold the rights of the public and investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, to promote learning and influence change in policing. The IOPC is an organisation steeped in history, influenced by significant figures such as Stephen Lawrence and Sir William Macpherson. We are looking for people to uphold our core values, and in return we will give you a supportive and inclusive work environment to flourish in.

Be yourself

The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do.

• As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being a LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi and queer people.
• We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors. 
• Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicated to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.
• Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.