This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
Would you like the opportunity to grow and develop your digital skills in a role that covers leading a small team managing the operation, maintenance, support and testing of services that impact on the lives of the people of Scotland? If the answer is yes, then this exciting opportunity could be for you!
National Records of Scotland (NRS) Strategy, Delivery and Digital Transformation directorate provides technology for the services we deliver to our customers, including Architecture & Business Analysis, Project and Programme Delivery, Service Management, Cyber Security, Infrastructure Engineering & Support, Data and Digital Engineering & Support. This role sits within the digital and data engineering team in the IT Operations area, which is comprised of software engineers, data engineers, a data analyst, a test engineer, an application operations engineer, and a senior application operations engineer (this post).
You will lead a small team in the day-to-day management of a suite of applications, including deploying releases, carrying out maintenance activities, supporting the resolution of technical issues, testing, and liaising with end-users as required. You will lead and contribute to the ongoing management of these applications, developing specialist knowledge of the systems they support and help maintain the underlying platforms and environments that enable their effective operation.
This role is aligned to the senior application operations engineer role within the Digital and Data Profession
Please review the above link to understand the skill expectations.
1. Lead criteria: Experience managing and supporting systems including providing application support and delivering effective, user‑focused solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders across operational environments.
Additional Information
Dealing with more complex issues, a senior application operations engineer is responsible for code deployment and co-ordinating change-based activities, such as taking services live. Depending on the complexity and size of a project and the likely impact it will have on the business, you might manage and maintain certain aspects of an application.
Working Pattern
This role is a permanent level transfer opportunity.
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 grade employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Friday 28 August.
If you have questions about your application please contact Ross.Greig@nrscotland.gov.uk
Selection Process
All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager. There will be no formal testing or assessment.
Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c TBC
Sponsorship
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotland’s record keeper. Our purpose is to collect, preserve and produce information about Scotland's people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government & and our staff are part UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide
In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, this vacancy will also require all candidates to obtain National Security Vetting (NSV) at Security Check (SC) clearance level. This type of check normally includes meeting a minimum UK residency period, which for SC level is 5 years.
Further information about NSV checks can be found on the UK Government website - National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
If you have any questions about this, please contact ScottishGovernmentRecruitment@gov.scot
This post is part of the Government Digital and Data (GDD) profession and currently attracts a £3,00 annual GDD pay supplement, which is paid monthly. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly.
The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for matters that are devolved from Westminster. Areas of responsibility include the economy, health, education, justice, rural affairs, environment, and transport.
