Overview
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HM Land Registry (HMLR) is undertaking one of the largest transformation programmes in government, modernising the digital systems that support over £7 trillion of property ownership. As a Senior Software Developer, you'll take a leading role in designing and delivering the systems and services that power this national infrastructure. Salary up to £60,800, 29% employer pension contribution plus full Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from 14 office locations across the UK.
HMLR's developers work on a variety of projects central to their digital transformation, including rebuilding core registration and casework systems, geospatial data initiatives, developing new cloud-native services and modernising legacy applications into scalable, containerised solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design, build, and maintenance of complex digital services and APIs
* Deputise for the Lead Developer, providing technical leadership and mentorship
* Influence and improve the team's development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tooling
* Collaborate with architects and product managers to ensure technical solutions meet user and business needs
* Take a holistic view of delivery, ensuring performance, scalability and maintainability
* Contribute to HMLR's wider engineering community, sharing best practice and innovation
Essential Skills
* Experience developing and delivering software through the full development lifecycle
* Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages, i.e. Java or Python
* Solid understanding of system design, API development and integration practices
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and containerisation technologies
* Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles
* Experience mentoring developers and improving technical processes
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable Skills
* Experience in process optimisation and identifying opportunities to improve how software is built
* Familiarity with secure coding standards, TDD/BDD, and automated testing frameworks
* Understanding of modern architecture patterns (e.g. microservices, event-driven design)
* Awareness of the Government DDaT framework and GDS Service Standards
Location
Expectation is to be working from any of the advertised locations 60% of your time across the month (typically three days per week). Hours are flexible and condensed hours are an option.
Locations available: Croydon, Birkenhead, Coventry, Durham, Weymouth, Gloucester, Kingston upon Hull, Leicester, Nottingham, Peterborough, Plymouth, Warrington, Swansea, Telford
Salary
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Starting salary will be one of the following, dependent upon assessment at interview:
* Developing: £49,600
* Proficient: £55,200
* Accomplished: £60,800
Benefits
* Over 29% employer pension contribution
* Annual leave of 28.5 days per year plus 8 public holidays
* A clear progression pathway including personalised training and development plans
* Expensed accreditations with dedicated training days
* Flexi-time scheme (you decide what working hours work best for you)
* Opportunity to work condensed hours
* Social and sports clubs
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and support
* Interest-free season ticket loan
* Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Commitment to inclusivity, continuous learning and flexible ways of working
Further Information
* Please apply with a CV that provides evidence against the essential skills.
* HMLR does not hold a UK visa & immigration Skilled Worker licence and is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
How to Apply
If you are a skilled Software Engineer looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking engineering community, you’ll find a strong sense of collaboration within HMLR's Software Development Practice. Apply now or contact Keesha in complete confidence at 020 7871 8550.
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