Senior Software Developer - Registers of Scotland - SEO
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Location
Edinburgh, Glasgow
About the Job
Join our innovative tech team as a Senior Software Developer and help shape the future of RoS! We’re looking for a passionate and experienced developer to lead exciting projects, solve complex challenges, and create top‑tier software. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a talented, collaborative team where your ideas and contributions will truly make a difference. You will work on cutting‑edge projects that leverage the latest technologies and methodologies and have clear pathways for career progression and opportunities to take on leadership roles.
Job Description
* Design, build, and maintain high‑quality, scalable software systems
* Lead the development of new features, from concept to production, ensuring quality and performance standards
* Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring minimal disruption to users
* Review and improve code written by team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning
* Actively contribute to technical discussions and decisions regarding architecture and design
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Product, Design, and DevOps to create seamless, impactful software experiences
* Stay ahead of industry trends and actively contribute to the improvement of our development practices
* Mentor junior developers and help them grow through code reviews, pair programming, and sharing knowledge
* Participate in community events, department meetups, and contribute to shared projects
* Provide line management for software developers, including regular 1:1s and performance reviews
* Set clear objectives and expectations for direct reports
Person Specification
Experience: We will assess you against the following Experience and Technical skills during the application and the assessment process:
* Significant experience as a software engineer
* Proven ability to take ownership of complex development projects and deliver quality solutions on time
* Comfortable working in agile environments, collaborating with diverse teams, and adapting to change
* Ability to produce high‑quality, efficient, and maintainable code
* A curious mindset and eagerness to tackle complex problems and find creative solutions
* Enjoyment of collaborating with others, whether pair programming or brainstorming with cross‑functional groups
* Experience of line management, including supporting the professional development of direct reports
* Experience in managing performance and resource allocation within a technical team
* Value growth, both personally and professionally, and enjoy mentoring others
* A desire to make an impact; your work directly contributes to the organisation’s success and provides a service to the people of Scotland
Technical Experience
* Strong experience with programming languages (Java, Python, TypeScript) and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Flask, React)
* Experience with container platforms (Docker, OpenShift)
* Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern DevOps tools
* Experience with version control tools (GitLab) and building CI/CD pipelines
* Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL)
* Solid understanding of designing and developing RESTful APIs or microservices
Behaviours
* Changing and Improving
* Making Effective Decisions
* Managing a Quality Service
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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