Job Description
Join the UK's Digital Future. We are currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our urgent hiring initiative. This is a critical role within the UK Government Digital Service, dedicated to building secure, accessible, and high-quality digital services for the public.
In this position, you will play a pivotal role in the digital transformation of public services. You will work with a diverse, collaborative team to deliver world-class software that impacts millions of lives. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical excellence with a sense of purpose.
Responsibilities
- Design & Build: Develop secure, scalable, and high-performance web applications using modern cloud technologies.
- Technical Leadership: Lead architecture reviews and mentor junior developers, ensuring code quality and best practices.
- Compliance: Ensure all technical solutions adhere to strict UK Government security standards and data protection regulations (GDPR/DSAR).
- Agile Delivery: Participate in an Agile/Scrum environment, delivering features in rapid, iterative cycles.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and policy makers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, preferably within the public sector or large-scale enterprise.
- Tech Stack: Proficiency in Python, Java, or JavaScript, and experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
- Clearance: Eligibility for or willingness to undergo Security Clearance (SC level).
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.