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