Do you have a degree in a STEM subject or are soon to graduate? Are you interested in learning to code in an agile software team using modern languages and cloud technologies? Our department within the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has a proven track record of developing people with a passion for software development and building digital services. This is a phenomenal opportunity to be a part of the scheme. This role will shape your career and take you to the next level of becoming a successful Software Engineer! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at DVLA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers We are looking for 12 motivated individuals to join our Graduate Development Scheme and begin a rewarding career in software engineering. You will be based in our Information Technology Services (ITS) department, working alongside experienced Software Engineers who will guide you as you build practical skills and progress professionally. Now in its fifth successful year, the DVLA MSc Graduate Programme continues to achieve outstanding results. As a forward‑thinking organisation and a leader in agile, cloud, and emerging technologies within government, we are committed to continual improvement and we want you to be part of shaping what comes next. Our teams work with industry‑leading tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and a range of cloud and serverless technologies. Through this programme, you will complete an MSc in Software Engineering over 24 months, combining academic study with structured workplace learning. Throughout the programme, you may also undertake specific projects designed to strengthen and apply your new knowledge. By the end of the scheme, you will be fully equipped to thrive in a modern software delivery environment. Many of our current engineers began their careers through this route and have since progressed into senior and lead roles. Alongside your technical development, you will also grow essential professional skills, including teamwork, communication, resilience, and problem‑solving—giving you a strong foundation for future career opportunities. Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: Work with other developers to write application code and tests Build your knowledge of software engineering Follow a test-driven approach Write code that is automatically tested For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it’s like to work at DVLA? If so, we are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on 29th April 2026 at 12:00pm. Please click here to book on. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .