Senior Developer

UBDS Digital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Private medical cover

Contributed Pension Scheme

Death in service cover

Holiday – 25 days + birthday + workann

Job summary

UBDS Group seeks an experienced Senior Developer to support the delivery of secure, modern digital products and services across Government and Defence. You will design, build and maintain cloud-based solutions on AWS using Python/JavaScript, with PostgreSQL databases and API integration.

You will collaborate with Architects, Product, Design and Testing teams, translating user needs into robust technical solutions while following secure coding and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Strong software development experience in modern digital environments.
• Experience with Python and/or JavaScript.
• Experience with SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience developing applications and services within AWS environments.
• Experience designing, developing and integrating APIs.
• Good understanding of software engineering principles, testing and secure development practices.
• Experience using Git and platforms such as GitHub.
• Experience with Docker and containerised applications.
• Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Ability to translate user and business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience within Government, Defence or other secure environments would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled applications or integrations would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Build cloud-based applications and services within AWS.
• Develop solutions using technologies including Python, JavaScript and SQL/PostgreSQL.
• Design, build and integrate APIs and services.
• Work with databases, data flows and integrations between systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, secure and testable code.
• Contribute to testing throughout the development lifecycle.
• Use GitHub, Docker and modern engineering and DevOps practices.
• Work closely with Architects, Product, Design, User Research and Testing colleagues.
• Translate user and business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders throughout delivery, communicating progress, technical decisions and potential challenges.
• Contribute to technical design, engineering standards and continuous improvement.
• Support and mentor other developers where appropriate.
• Support solutions through development, deployment and live operation.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

SQL

AWS

APIs

Secure coding

GitHub

REST APIs

Agile

Stakeholder comms

Tools

GitHub

PostgreSQL

Docker

Job description

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Developer to support the delivery of secure, modern digital products and services across Government and Defence.

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Developer to support the delivery of secure, modern digital products and services across Government and Defence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Build cloud-based applications and services within AWS.
• Develop solutions using technologies including Python, JavaScript and SQL/PostgreSQL.
• Design, build and integrate APIs and services.
• Work with databases, data flows and integrations between systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, secure and testable code.
• Contribute to testing throughout the development lifecycle.
• Use GitHub, Docker and modern engineering and DevOps practices.
• Work closely with Architects, Product, Design, User Research and Testing colleagues.
• Translate user and business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders throughout delivery, communicating progress, technical decisions and potential challenges.
• Contribute to technical design, engineering standards and continuous improvement.
• Support and mentor other developers where appropriate.
• Support solutions through development, deployment and live operation.

What We're Looking For

• Strong software development experience within modern digital environments.
• Strong development experience in Python and/or JavaScript.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Experience developing applications and services within AWS environments.
• Experience designing, developing and integrating APIs.
• Good understanding of software engineering principles, testing and secure development practices.
• Experience using Git and platforms such as GitHub.
• Experience with Docker and containerised applications.
• Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Ability to understand user and business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience within Government, Defence or other secure environments would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled applications or integrations would be advantageous but is not essential.

Security Clearance

Due to the security requirements of the assignment, candidates must hold current SC clearance prior to commencing the role and be able to maintain the required clearance for the duration of the assignment.

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.