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We’re recruiting for a variety of roles

We’re investing heavily in our BIT teams due to increased demand for services. Find out more about the roles we’re recruiting for:

This is a great opportunity for an entry-level developer to join our expanding team. From day one you’ll be supported and developed to be the best you can be. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team involved in the development, testing, deployment, and support of critical services for the Parliament. We’ll help you grow your skills.

We have three teams delivering our development services and we work using Agile and Azure DevOps methodologies. We’re currently recruiting for all three teams:

Corporate Services and Content Services team working in the M365 environment:

continuously improving /developing new business services using MS Power Apps and Power Automate technologies
continuously improving / supporting new content features on our intranet built on the SharePoint Online platform
continuously improving / developing / maintaining our corporate content storage platform SharePoint Online

Website Technical team supporting and continuously improving our public-facing website:

working with Product Owners to manage, continuously improve and develop new features

this includes performance, design, accessibility and service integration on our corporate website via the Sitecore Digital Experience platform (built on Asp.Net MVC technology).
it also includes our search platform Apache Solr and Azure tenancy

develop and apply knowledge and skills in: HTML, Git, Selenium, .NET Core, .NET Framework, C#, SQL Server, Elastic Search, JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC, Web APIs

Parliamentary Services Team focused on the development of bespoke core services supporting the running of Parliament and MSPs in their roles:

developing and supporting in an Azure PAAS environment
some understanding of software-design patterns and principles
Git and TFVC and code-management best practice
.NET core, .Net framework, C#
building DevOps pipelines to implement CI/CD capabilities

Watch our video where Adam talks about his role (opens in new window)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced developer to join our growing team. You’ll play a key role in the development, testing, deployment and support of Parliament’s critical services. You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive team at a time when we’re all focussed on continuously improving what we do and how we operate.

We have three teams delivering our development services and we work using Agile and Azure DevOps methodologies. We’re currently recruiting for all three teams:

Corporate Services and Content Services team working in the M365 environment:

continuously improving /developing new business services using MS Power Apps and Power Automate technologies
continuously improving / supporting new content features on our intranet built on the SharePoint Online platform
continuously improving / developing / maintaining our corporate content storage platform SharePoint Online

Website Technical team supporting and continuously improving our public-facing website

working with Product Owners to manage, continuously improve and develop new features

this includes performance, design, accessibility and service integration on our corporate website via the Sitecore Digital Experience platform (built on Asp.Net MVC technology).
it also includes our search platform Apache Solr and Azure tenancy

develop and apply knowledge and skills in: HTML, Git, Selenium, .NET Core, .NET Framework, C#, SQL Server, Elastic Search, JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC, Web APIs

Parliamentary Services Team focused on the development of bespoke core services supporting the running of Parliament and MSPs in their roles:

developing and supporting in an Azure PAAS environment
good understanding of software-design patterns and principles
Git and TFVC and code-management best practice
.NET core, .Net framework, C#
building DevOps pipelines to implement CI/CD capabilities

Watch our video where Chris talks about his role (opens in new window)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lead developer to join our growing team. You’ll play a leading role in the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of critical services for the Parliament.

We have three teams delivering our development services, using Agile and Azure DevOps methodologies. We’re currently recruiting for all three teams:

Corporate Services and Content Services team working in the M365 environment

continuously improving /developing new business services using MS Power Apps and Power Automate technologies
continuously improving / supporting new content features on our intranet built on the SharePoint Online platform
continuously improving / developing / maintaining our corporate content storage platform SharePoint Online

Website Technical team supporting / continuously improving our public-facing website

working with Product Owners to manage, continuously improve and develop new features

this includes performance, design, accessibility and service integration on our corporate website via the Sitecore Digital Experience platform (built on Asp.Net MVC technology).
it also includes our search platform Apache Solr and Azure tenancy

develop and apply knowledge and skills in: HTML, Git, Selenium, .NET Core, .NET Framework, C#, SQL Server, Elastic Search, JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC, Web APIs

Parliamentary Services Team focused on the development of bespoke core services supporting the running of Parliament and MSPs in their roles:

developing and supporting in an Azure PAAS environment
excellent understanding of software-design patterns and principles
Git and TFVC and code-management best practice
.NET core, .Net framework, C#
building DevOps pipelines to implement CI/CD capabilities

Watch our video where Kenneth talks about his role (opens in new window)

We’re a team of nine business analysts, and you’ll be supported and developed to expand your skillset and work across various specialisms including: user research, change management, and testing.

This is a great opportunity for a business analyst to join our growing team. You will play a key role in working with colleagues at all levels across the Parliament to improve the way we do things from a digital and a process perspective. You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team at a time when we are all focussed on continuously improving what we do and how we operate.

We have three teams delivering our development services and we work using Agile and Azure DevOps methodologies:

Corporate Services and Content Services team

continuously improving /developing new business services using MS Power Apps and Power Automate technologies
continuously improving / supporting new content features on our intranet built on the SharePoint Online platform
continuously improving / developing / maintaining our corporate content storage platform SharePoint Online

Website Technical team supporting and continuously improving our public-facing website:

working with Product Owners and the technical team to continuously improve and develop new features. This includes performance, design, accessibility, and service integration on our corporate website via the Sitecore Digital Experience platform (built on Asp.Net MVC technology)

Parliamentary Services Team focused on the development of bespoke core services supporting the running of Parliament and MSPs in their roles:

working with Product Owners and others to develop new and continuously improve core services and processes
looking for opportunities to recognise efficiencies and innovate how we do things

Watch our video where Helen talks about her role (opens in new window)

Our project managers deliver business change and IT projects across the whole Parliament.

This is a great chance to lead project teams involved in the delivery of a diverse project portfolio. You’ll liaise with senior stakeholders, colleagues, and suppliers to deliver projects and ensure benefits are captured in business cases and project scoping documentation.

You’ll have practical experience of:

planning, monitoring, and controlling projects
digital business change and delivering projects within a digital services or IT environment
a track record in influencing stakeholders
excellent communication and influencing skills
developing and maintaining positive working relationships

Watch our video where Christina talks about her role (opens in new window)

We have an exciting opportunity for a cyber-security specialist to join our team.

You’ll help lead our capability and capacity to protect, detect and respond to the threats faced by the Parliament and its MSPs. You’ll provide sound cyber-security advice and guidance directly to our MSPs, their staff, and Parliament staff, whilst contributing to the successful delivery of the Parliament’s digital ambitions.

You’ll be joining a professional and collaborative team who are passionate about providing secure and resilient digital services which support and enable the business of our Parliament. You’ll also work closely with cyber-industry experts to ensure our digital services remain secure and resilient in the face of an ever-changing cyber-threat landscape.

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

developing and delivering infrastructure solutions including TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewalls
demonstrable experience of designing, supporting, or managing IT security-related solutions such as SIEM tools, and antivirus/malware products
experience to review IT process and work collaboratively to develop mitigations and comms plans, with the awareness of the impact of any planned changes or outages
full understanding of the principles of identity and access management and the ability to regularly audit and review user permissions.

Our benefits include:

hybrid working: from Holyrood, Edinburgh and from home
working pattern: these roles are full time however we’re happy to talk about flexible working. We’re committed to supporting staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance
flexitime: to meet business and personal needs, we have a progressive flexible working hours arrangement in place
annual leave: 41.5 days (including public holidays)
pay progression: you’ll progress at the rate of 1 scale point until the top of the grade is reached, provided your performance is at a satisfactory standard
pension: Civil Service pension arrangements, with a generous employer contribution of 27.1% to 27.9% of annual salary
ongoing training and development: tailored to your role

What does Digital Services do?

The Digital Services Group supports approximately 1600 users, including those at Holyrood, and provides remote support to MSP constituency and regional offices. Our technical environment is based on Windows and Microsoft 365, with bespoke business applications in use by the Parliamentary Service.

Our teams are responsible for the development, continuous improvement and support of new and existing critical parliamentary IT applications and services. These services are at the centre of supporting how the Scottish Parliament makes new laws on devolved matters, debates the issues of the day, and examines what the Scottish Government is doing.

You can make a difference

From day one your experience, views and input will be sought and valued. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how we deliver great applications, projects, and services.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds and diverse thinking. Our culture is inclusive, welcoming, and vibrant. We want our colleagues to feel valued, respected, and engaged.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Minority Ethnic background and Disabled candidates. All appointments will be made on merit. We have a values-based culture of respect and inclusion embedded in our organisation, and everyone can make a difference.

We offer tailored training and development

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skillset and gain certification if you don’t already have this. We fully recognise the importance of investing in our teams. Continued development is built in to how we operate, and you’ll continue to gain and learn new skills throughout your career with us.

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