Development Engineer

Location: Police HQ, Northallerton with the opportunity for hybrid working
Salary: £45,147 - £48,898 (NYP Scale PO6 - 9)
Contract: Permanent, full time
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

North Yorkshire Police (NYP) are seeking talented and highly skilled Development Engineers to join our innovative and experienced ICT team. You will play a critical role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining mobile and web applications that help officers and staff operate more efficiently while improving interoperability between core operational systems.

If you are an established engineer with strong technical problem-solving skills, experience in software development, and a commitment to producing high-quality solutions, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a meaningful and impactful role.

The Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Development Engineer, offering varied and challenging responsibilities in a team of ICT engineers who build applications from the ground up. You will:

Lead the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to coding, implementation, testing, and deployment
Develop new applications and enhance existing systems, ensuring they continue to meet evolving operational needs
Improve interoperability between core police systems, helping frontline officers work more efficiently
Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including police officers, technical teams, and staff, to deliver robust and scalable solutions
Work with non-standard data, meaning the learning curve will focus more on the business side rather than purely technical aspects
Bring valuable skills to the team, enhancing the collective expertise and driving forward innovation

See the Job Description here

The Requirements

This role requires a strong foundation in software development, with proven experience in designing and building complex applications. Candidates must be self-sufficient, proactive problem solvers, and strong team players who can handle demanding workloads.

Essential Skills:

Advanced proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem, including LINQ, asynchronous programming, dependency injection, and state management
Deep expertise in web application development, including Blazor Server, Blazor WebAssembly, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), and Razor syntax
Strong understanding of JavaScript interop and interaction with JavaScript libraries
Front-end development skills, including HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and MudBlazor
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, with knowledge of HTTP protocols and JSON serialization
Identity management experience, including authentication and authorization concepts
Excellent relational database skills, particularly MSSQL
Proficiency with Visual Studio and Git version control

Desirable (but not essential) skills:

Android cross-platform application development using .NET MAUI
Azure cloud development, including Azure App Services, Azure Databases, Azure API Management, and Azure Identity/Session Management

The Benefits

Working for the emergency services is deeply rewarding, and at North Yorkshire Police (NYP), we are committed to supporting our colleagues in achieving their full potential. Every role within our organisation has a direct impact, ensuring our communities feel safe and protected.

You will be welcomed into an inclusive and supportive organisation where fair treatment, equality, and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. We value diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

What We Offer

In addition to a meaningful and impactful role, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Staff support networks to ensure you feel connected and valued
Training and development opportunities to enhance your expertise
An excellent government pension scheme to secure your future
Access to onsite health and well-being services, keeping you at your best
Generous holiday entitlement—starting at 24 days, increasing to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays
Exclusive discounts at major retailers, supporting your everyday needs
Unison membership, as the recognised trade union within NYP
Inclusion and diversity support networks, ensuring an equitable and welcoming workplace

Apply Today!

Experienced in software development? Bring your expertise to a role that makes a real impact on the front line.

Vacancy Closing: 9am on Thursday 3 July 2025
Interview Dates: During w/c 14 July 2025