Java & JavaScript Software Engineer

Are you ready to shape the future of digital services that impact millions—while working on meaningful technology that drives real‑world change?

We’re looking for outstanding Software Engineers, who want to contribute to demanding and exciting digital services for the UK Government.

Be part of changing the face of public services with the potential to dramatically transform the future of millions of people.

Our Engineers will build and run applications as part of a multi-functional agile delivery teams . What really excites our software engineers is problem-solving and the opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for users.

You’ll have access to excellent learning and development, flexible working, and a strong engineering community that supports your career progression.

Make an impact.

Build something that matters.

As a Software Engineer you will develop and maintain software products that make up citizen and organization facing services and contribute towards their design.

• You will be expected to collaborate with others, seek input from colleagues, and value multidisciplinary teamwork over hierarchy.
• You will work as part of multidisciplinary teams, in collaboration with Architects and Engineers, to design software products used by millions of people.
• Build robust and accessible User Interfaces (UIs) that work for as many users as possible, regardless of their needs.
• Build and consume APIs with a focus on an API‑first design approach.
• Monitor and improve system robustness, resilience and stability.
• Collaborate with other areas to help build comprehensive suites of automated tests to improve product quality.
• Participate directly in agile ceremonies and contribute ideas.
• Help ensure teams follow best practice and guide delivery of quality software products.
• Help design and support strategies for building reusable libraries and services.
• Support Software Engineering teams by providing technical leadership and guidance.
• Contribute to setting strategic direction for the product team and the wider Software Engineering community.
• Work across the entire technical stack, from architecture, design to CI/CD pipelines, databases, backend frameworks, APIs and user interfaces to ensure quality and consistency.
• Occasional travel between Digital hubs for business purposes will be required.

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