Location: East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber.
About The Job
This position is based nationally. Successful applicants will be expected to be office based 3 days per week in any HMCTS Office (subject to business availability). The role is a permanent Software Developer – Low Code within the Digital Technology Services (DTS) directorate. Repository and links are provided for further information.
Job Description
We’re seeking a Low‑Code Software Developer with the ability to develop and deploy high‑quality enterprise‑grade low‑code solutions. As a Software Developer at HMCTS you will work with a wide range of stakeholders such as user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, delivery managers and digital architects, all of whom share a vision for making better government through smarter use of technology. You will innovate to radically transform public services for the better.
Technologies We Rely On
* Java (backend services)
* Node.js (frontend services)
* Power Platform for low‑code development
* UiPath for Robotic Process Automation
* Jenkins for CI/CD
* Dynatrace for application monitoring
* Kubernetes and Docker to run services
* Azure for most of our infrastructure
* Terraform for infrastructure as code
* Postgres and Redis as databases
* GOV.UK Design System for web interfaces
* Macs
Key Responsibilities
* Build, maintain and document low‑code solutions, following best practices and internal standards.
* Conduct internal testing, quality assurance, and participate in code reviews.
* Continuously learn and stay up‑to‑date with relevant technologies, identifying potential issues.
* Ensure product security, data confidentiality and integrity, raising risks as needed.
* Support and maintain software, including limited out‑of‑hours work when required.
* Plan development, coordinate integration and contribute to process improvement.
* Manage service availability effectively and cost‑efficiently.
* Build and test system interfaces.
* Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise.
* Design and develop software based on user stories.
* Participate in recruitment and procurement.
Skills & Experience
* Sound knowledge in a wide range of technologies used in an enterprise, such as logging and monitoring, authentication/authorisation, cloud hosting environments, systems integration, source control, package management.
* Understanding of relational database systems (e.g., MSSQL or Dataverse).
* Experience of mentoring, coaching or leading other developers.
* Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non‑technical teams.
* Experience with modern tools and techniques.
* Understanding of common security issues and mitigation strategies.
Essential Criteria
* Experience developing and deploying enterprise low‑code solutions using Power Platform or UiPath.
* Sound knowledge of VB.NET.
* Sound knowledge of JSON, XML and XAML for data structuring.
* Sound knowledge of HTTP, including request/response lifecycle, headers, status codes.
* Sound knowledge of Microsoft 365 Apps including SharePoint, OneDrive and Excel.
Security Clearance
To apply for this role, you will be required to successfully complete Security Clearance (SC) level as a condition of appointment, before the start date can be agreed.
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