Java Software Engineer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government digital service provider is looking for a Software Engineer to contribute to innovative digital services that impact millions. The role involves developing and maintaining software products, ensuring their stability and robustness while being part of an Agile team. Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development and maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in teams.
• Understanding of Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system robustness, resilience, and stability.
• Design and develop reusable libraries and services.
• Produce automated unit and integration tests.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Software development

Agile methodologies

Job description

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 help to build and run applications as part of a multi-functional agile delivery teams. What really excites the successful candidate is problem-solving and the opportunity to deliver innovative technology that carries real value for users. The candidate will be expected to draw value from collaboration with others, actively seek input from colleagues and value a multidisciplinary team over hierarchy.

This role represents a unique opportunity to join the Verify Earnings and Pensions (VEP) team at DWP Digital. We’re looking for a driven and passionate Software Engineer who would like the opportunity to be part of a team making an impact on the lives of millions of people by ensuring the proper functioning of a crucial government service.

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

You will be responsible for the operational stability of the products you build and be in a position to affect change in the on-going robustness and resilience of those products.

You will work within, and contribute to, the overall Software Development Lifecycle Process as part of a multi-functional Agile delivery team focused on one or more products.

The roles and responsibilities for this role include, but are not restricted to the following:

• Ensure system robustness, resilience and stability.
• Design and develop reusable libraries and services and promote reuse across the Department.
• Produce comprehensive suites of automated unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Identify and resolve issues preventing delivery or continuation of software engineering activities.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation for wider consumption.
• Carry out agreed infrastructure maintenance tasks.