Junior Software Developer

Government Digital and Data; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in the UK is offering a Junior Software Developer placement in Plymouth. This role allows you to enhance your technical skills through practical experience while contributing to important software delivery. Successful candidates will have completed their second year of a relevant IT degree by September 2026 and will work within a supportive team. Opportunities for personal development and potential permanent roles exist after the placement.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for personal development

Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Must have completed the second year of a relevant IT-related degree by September 2026.
• Not available for those studying for a Masters degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in a multidisciplinary team.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues.
• Continuously improve software quality.
• Understand various types of testing.

Skills

Software Development

Testing

Mentorship

Adaptability

Education

Completed second year of an IT-related degree

Job description

Location

Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS

About the job

Job summary

As a Junior Software Developer on placement at HM Land Registry, you’ll develop your technical skills by contributing to real software delivery within a supportive, multidisciplinary team. You will work under guidance from experienced colleagues, gaining hands‑on experience while building confidence and capability.

To be eligible, you must have completed the second year of a relevant IT‑related degree by the start date in September 2026, and be seeking a year‑long industry placement before completing your studies.

At HM Land Registry, you’ll join our Software Development Practice — a community of around 100 developers working across multiple teams, with a focus on continuous learning, collaboration and career advancement.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue a major digital transformation programme. Our software systems are part of the critical national infrastructure, helping to safeguard land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion, and enabling over £1 trillion of lending across England and Wales.

On successful completion of the placement, there may be potential to be considered for a permanent role.

Job description

• Develop skills while working under supervision to deliver stories in a multidisciplinary team
• Understand and be proficient in different types of testing
• Be aware of but not responsible for security
• Coach and mentor more junior colleagues

Main Duties:

• Actively participate and contribute to the developer community
• Continuously improve the quality of the software and systems produced
• Develop own skills and knowledge through agreed personal development activities
• Develop software by following industry best practice, aligned to HMLR standards and approved technologies
• Identify and implement optimisations to the development process
• Learn and understand legacy technology and systems as required
• Learn the basics of Land Registry operations, including casework and register data

What will you get from us?

A year tailored to meet your learning and development needs, with opportunities to gain experience across a range of areas. We will work with you to make sure you get the most from your placement. We will support your development aspirations and offer flexibility in your working week to help you maintain a positive work life balance.

At HMLR, we take a blended approach to where we work. We require everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office. During your training period, for the first 2 to 4 weeks, you will be expected to spend 100% of your time in the office.

Person specification

You will be assessed against the criteria in the person specification document in the candidate pack.

You must have completed the second year of a relevant (IT‑related) degree programme, by the start date September 2026 and are looking for a placement year in industry, before finishing your degree.

Please note this post is not available for those that have or are studying for a Masters degree.

Qualifications

You have completed the second year of a relevant (IT‑related) degree programme, by the start date September 2026 and are looking for a placement year in industry, before finishing your degree.