Infrastructure Engineer - System Programming

Details
Reference number
399861
Salary
£30,958
HM Land Registry is implementing a capability-based pay model across the Digital and Data profession. In addition to the published salary, there may be the opportunity to earn a non-contractual, non-pensionable pay supplement based on your assessed capability.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
HMLR - Transformation and Technology
Type of role
Digital
Engineering
Information Technology
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
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About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location
Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS
About the job
Job summary

It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the worlds leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data.

HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales.

We are recruiting an Infrastructure Engineer - System Programming to join our Transformation & Technology Directorate.

Job description

The IT Operations Practice sits within the Transformation and Technology directorate and is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of a number of specialist technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions.

The System Programming team serve a key function in the provision and maintenance of HMLR's Mainframe platform and the application hosted on it. The practice contains a mature IT Infrastructure engineering community who are responsible for the support and maintenance of all our technical infrastructure.

You will be part of a team that ensures the stability, security, and performance of our IBM Z mainframe environment. No prior mainframe experience is required as we will provide comprehensive training and mentorship to equip you with the necessary skills.

You will sort the maintenance and optimization of mainframe systems, databases, and applications, within defined Service Level Agreements and provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community.

This role is perfect for those who are passionate about technology, eager to learn, and ready to build a career in enterprise computing.

Person specification

To be successful in this role you will have 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or Grade C and above including Maths, English and ICT or a Science or equivalent; and or experience in an IT field.

You are a competent use or experience of computer software packages and are enthusiastic about developing skills in IBM z and mainframe technologies. You have a problem-solving mindset and a analytical thinker who enjoys troubleshooting.

You have effective communication skills and are someone who can build good working relationships with engineers and other stakeholders. You have the ability to think ahead, anticipate problems and use problem solving skills and techniques

For more information about the role, please see the attached Candidate Pack.

Please note: HM Land Registry is implementing a capability-based pay model across the Digital and Data profession. In addition to the published salary, there may be the opportunity to earn a non-contractual, non-pensionable pay supplement based on your assessed capability.

The post will require a Security Check and will therefore be subject to further background checks, including meeting the UK minimum residency requirement of 5 years.

Further details of the process and checks can be found here:

Qualifications
5 GCSEs Grade 4 or Grade C and above including Maths, English and ICT or a Science or equivalent; and or experience in an IT field
Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Delivering at Pace
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £30,958, HM Land Registry contributes £8,968 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

For more information about what its like to work here please see the following link:

Working for HM Land Registry/

At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.

We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.

We have integrity we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.
We drive innovation we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.
We are professional we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.
We give assurance we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.

You can find more information on our rewards package on our website.

Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

To apply, please upload an anonymised CV including your qualifications, skills and work history and ensure you detail how you meet the essential experience criteria listed within the Candidate Pack.

Please also complete the Personal Statement section (in up to 250 words) why you think you are suitable for the role you are applying for.

In the event of receiving a high number of applications, we reserve the right to pre-sift on the leading essential experience criteria:

Competent use or experience of computer software packages.

Please review your application form before clicking submit once you have submitted, you will not be able to amend your application. Ensure your application form is received by the closing date for receipt of applications this is 23:55pm on the advertised date.

The sift will take place once we have received your application and if successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend a face to face blended interview at our Plymouth Office mid May 2025. The blended interview will assess the Essential Experience criteria and Behaviours as listed in the Candidate Pack.

Candidates may refer to notes within their video interview but they should be used as a prompt only.

HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confidence Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview. If any candidate requires the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else, they would like the panel to take into consideration they are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement.

You can find more information on how we use your personal data on our website

The successful candidate should be in a position to apply for uplifted security clearance, if required as part of the job. Find out more here:

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .

See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals . click apply for full job details