Senior Software Engineer
DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.
Location
You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle-upon-Tyne, whichever is most convenient for you.
Hybrid Working
We work a hybrid model – you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%).
Pay & Benefits
Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517.
Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, up to £19,758 per year.
Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi‑time.
* An award‑winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
* Flexible working including flexible hours and flex‑friendly policies
* Time off volunteering and charitable giving
* Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
* Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
* Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
* Sports and social activities
* Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
In this role, you'll lead the design, development and deployment of high‑quality, cloud‑native software solutions using platforms like AWS and Azure, and technologies such as Kubernetes, Java, Python and CI/CD pipelines.
You'll also play a key role in application modernisation, system integration and ensuring service reliability, while championing best practices in engineering and accessibility.
You will use your expertise across multiple programming languages and modern technologies to help build and modernise the systems that power the UK's largest government department.
Qualifications
* Full‑Stack Development: Strong experience in designing, building, and deploying end‑to‑end software solutions using modern languages and frameworks such as Java, Python, Node.js, and React.
* Cloud & DevOps Expertise: Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, along with tools such as Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code technologies like Terraform.
* Technical Leadership: Ability to lead engineering teams, set technical direction, and mentor junior developers while promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
* Collaboration & Communication: Skilled in working with cross‑functional teams including Product Owners, Architects, Designers, and Testers to deliver user‑focused, policy‑aligned solutions.
* Problem Solving & Modernisation: Capable of analysing complex systems, modernising legacy applications, and ensuring service continuity through effective incident and problem management.
Security & Clearance
The position requires Security Check clearance – you'll be working on impactful projects that touch and help millions of people.
Application Process
We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages.
Apply: Complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
Interview: A single stage interview online.
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