Grade 7 Lead Software Engineer

Government Recruitment Service; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Nottingham seeks a skilled professional to lead the implementation of digital services. The role requires expertise in C#, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with a commitment to user-centric design and agile methodologies. You will support a diverse team and contribute to sustainable digital solutions for the future.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and lead the implementation of digital services.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction for the team of engineers.
• Ensure that digital products are interoperable and sustainable.
• Promote the work of digital services across the agency.
• Develop and sustain modern development standards.
• Support, coach and mentor the development team.
• Advocate user-centric, agile approaches.
• Aid in user-centered design and Test-Driven Development.

Skills

C#

HTML

CSS

JavaScript (client-side, express.js, hapi)

Azure SQL

Cosmos DB

AI Search

Azure app services

Function apps

Job description

Digital Services is comprised of an in‑house team made up of a blend of QAT, development and delivery capabilities. We are currently consolidating our technology stack and moving away from legacy services, so this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape our digital services and the way we work for a sustainable and user‑centric future. We would love to have you be part of that new team.

Digital services are part of Change and Technology Services (CTS). CTS provides key services including digital services, cyber security and information governance, service architecture and governance and digital programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and lead the implementation of digital services using C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (client‑side, express.js, hapi) and the Azure stack, i.e. Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, AI Search, Azure app services, Function apps, meeting the requirements of the Technology Code of Practice and Gov.UK Service manual.
• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team and business stakeholders, fostering good relationships and responding to views and challenges from others.
• Provide technical direction for the team of engineers across our digital services.
• Ensure that we build digital products that are interoperable, share components and are sustainable, i.e. perform well and share infrastructure as much as possible to keep energy use and costs as low as possible.
• Work with the wider agency leadership team, promoting the work of digital services, helping build and maintain a diverse inclusive culture across the agency.
• Develop and sustain modern development standards, practices and techniques in our development team.
• Support, coach and mentor the development team.
• Advocate user‑centric, agile approaches which focus on efficient delivery of high‑quality digital services.
• Aid in agile development centre user‑centred design, Test‑Driven Development and continuous deployment.