Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who is highly proficient with Ruby programming on an initial 12 month contract (London or Manchester - hybrid)
As a Senior Software Developer you'll:
* Work within a multi-disciplinary product team and lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable open data services and APIs
* Provide strategic technical leadership by setting software architecture, engineering practices, and technical direction across the Team
* Define and evolve scalable, secure design patterns and coding standards, ensuring alignment with standards and cross-government platforms
* Collaborate with teams to select technologies, shape roadmaps, and deliver resilient, maintainable digital services that meet programme goals
* Represent the department at technical forums, open-source communities, and government working groups
* Ensure delivery aligns with the Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice, and departmental governance processes
Who you are:
* Significant experience in software engineering, including leading the development of production-level web services.
* Strong coding ability in Ruby and at least one other modern language
* Strong experience working with git as a version control system and effectively documenting development.
* Experience of developing containerised applications and the capability to work with engineers to deploy applications in the cloud.
* Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way
* Experience leading delivery across multi-disciplinary teams
If this role is of interest, please send your latest CV
NB: The ideal applicant will be vetted to SC level.
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