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.
About the Role
As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll combine hands‑on coding with technical leadership. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team of developers, testers, product managers and architects to build secure, scalable systems and help guide technical direction across your team. You’ll also mentor colleagues and contribute to improving development processes and standards across the Software Development Practice.
HMLR developers work on a variety of projects that are central to its digital transformation. This includes rebuilding core registration and casework systems, geospatial data initiatives, developing new cloud‑native services and modernising legacy applications into scalable, containerised solutions.
Core Tech Stack
* Languages: Java and Python (some legacy Delphi)
* Frameworks: Spring Boot, Flask, Django
* Cloud & Hosting: AWS and OpenShift (container‑based environments)
* Databases: PostgreSQL (primary), some Oracle and SQL Server legacy systems
* Version Control: Git and GitHub (enterprise)
* Testing: JUnit, PyTest, Selenium, and Cucumber for automation
* Monitoring & Tooling: ELK Stack, Grafana, and CloudWatch for logging and performance
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design, build, and maintenance of complex digital services and APIs
* Deputise for the Lead Developer, providing technical leadership and mentoring
* 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
* Maintain a holistic view of delivery, ensuring performance, scalability and maintainability
* Share best practice and innovation across HMLR’s engineering community
Qualifications & Skills
* Experience developing and delivering software through the full life‑cycle
* 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 AWS 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
* Familiarity with secure coding standards, TDD/BDD, and automated testing frameworks
* Awareness of the Government DDaT framework and GDS Service Standards
Location & Working Hours
Expectation is to be working from any announced location 60% of your time across the month (typically three days per week). Hours are flexible and condensed hours are an option.
Benefits & Culture
* Annual leave of 28.5 days per year plus 8 public holidays
* Clear progression pathway with personalised training and development plans
* Expensed accreditations with dedicated training days
* Flexible working hours and condensed hours option
* Social and sports clubs with an Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and support
* Interest‑free season ticket loan and Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Strong culture of inclusivity, continuous learning, and flexible working
Application Process
Please apply with a CV that provides evidence against the essential skills. HMLR does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration sponsorship licence.
For more details and to join an interview, register interest for the Hiring Manager Q&A session via Teams on Wednesday 12th November at 12:30pm.
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