This organisation is seeking a Senior Software Developer with strong technical skills, a passion for improving outcomes and user experience, and the ability to contribute innovative ideas within a multi-disciplinary team.The role involves developing digital solutions to high standards, working in Agile/DevOps teams, and supporting continuous improvement and multiple releases per week.

Role Objectives

• Develop digital solutions delivered to high standards (e.g., GDS standards)
• Work effectively in Agile product development environments
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary/DevOps teams (product owners, UX designers/researchers, developers, platform engineers)
• Support continuous improvement with multiple releases per week
• Mentor junior colleagues and share knowledge

Technical Requirements

Coding and Testing:

• Golang development experience
• Java Spring Boot
• HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Build tools: Maven, Gradle, Ant
• Source control: Git (branching, merging, etc.)
• Testing: TDD, unit testing, JUnit, Mockito, Cypress
• Functional test automation (API testing, UI testing with Cucumber/Nightwatch)
• Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), including data modeling, SQL scripts, stored procedures

Nice to Have:

• AWS experience
• Front-end JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)
• RedHat OpenShift for container orchestration
• Knowledge of NCSC 14 cloud security principles
• Open Source BPMN workflow engines (Camunda, Activiti, Flowable)

Competencies

• Agile and DevOps experience
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Integrity, honesty, and strong communication skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Customer-facing experience

Security Clearance

Candidates must:

• Hold or be eligible for SC Clearance
• Have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5+ years

Interview Process

1. Initial phone screening – conducted by the recruitment team
2. Technical interview – evaluates technical expertise and problem-solving
3. Final stage – 10-15 minute presentation plus panel interview with multiple departments