Software Engineer Foundation

Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months

We are looking for a Software Engineer (Foundation) to expand our in-house delivery team and be involved in exciting digital transformation work across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join and help shape the growing in-house Digital Operations Service within our vibrant city’s local government.

Do you have a keen interest in software development, AI, automation, Microsoft Copilot and digital services? Would you like to join an organisation whose work affects the lives of an entire city’s population?

Would you like to grow your skills and experience with us? We are looking for enthusiastic Software Engineers to join our team and help us deliver modern, user-focused digital services.

Responsibilities include:

• Building, improving and supporting digital services.
• Working as part of an agile team with business users, architects, operations staff and other colleagues to design and build software systems that meet operational needs.
• Working with Practitioner Level Software Engineers and external developer resources to continuously build experience and effectiveness.
• Contributing to the development of reliable, effective and sustainable digital solutions that support services across the organisation.
  
  

Skills required:

• Knowledge and experience of software development, using a language such as Java and/or web development technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• The ability to demonstrate creativity and innovation in developing solutions for the benefit of customers.
• A keen, self-starting approach to learning new programming skills and technologies.
• Enthusiasm for working in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
• A willingness to learn from others, share ideas and contribute to team outcomes.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience with generative AI technologies, including advanced prompting, meta-prompting, Microsoft Copilot Studio, including new and classic versions, and Azure AI Foundry.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development using GitHub Copilot.
• An interest in exploring how AI and automation can improve services, support colleagues and deliver better outcomes for residents.
  
  

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

 

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact jonathan.ramsey@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.