Senior Developer (Permanent and 12-month maternity cover)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative council is seeking a Senior Developer to enhance digital services and improve community engagement. This role offers the opportunity to work on various software stacks, including AWS and Docker, while contributing to user-centered solutions. The ideal candidate will lead development within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring adherence to high standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, this position not only offers competitive salary and benefits but also a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing digital infrastructure and serving residents effectively.

Benefits

28 days’ annual leave

Flexible working options

Mental health support

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Long service awards

Vouchers for eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience in building web and mobile web products.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based technologies and software stacks.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable code.
• Identifying performance issues and bugs, devising solutions.
• Mentoring junior developers and collaborating across teams.

Skills

AWS

Docker

LAMP stacks

PHP-based CMS

Software Development Standards

Mentoring

Cloud Infrastructure

User-Centered Practices

Job description

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Senior Developer (Permanent and 12-month maternity cover), London

Client: Greenwich Council

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 800330e22b1b

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Job Description:

• One vacancy is fixed term contract for 12 months maternity cover
• The other vacancy is permanent

Salary Details: £51,093 - £69,068.36

Additional Allowance: This salary range (£51,093 - £54,129) applies for a standard 35-hour week. Offers above £54,129 may include a market supplement, up to £69,068.36.

Closing Date: Rolling – applications reviewed every two weeks until filled

Summary

Royal Greenwich is a vibrant borough with a rich history and diverse community. We’re committed to serving our residents and investing in digital services, including our first digital strategy.

We are seeking people-focused digital, data, and technology experts to join our new team, aiming to improve services and make the borough more digital. We welcome applications from front-end, back-end, or full-stack developers.

The Role

We are hiring a senior developer to work with various software stacks, including:

• AWS
• Docker
• LAMP stacks
• Local Gov Drupal and other PHP-based CMSes

Responsibilities include:

• Building web and mobile web products to serve user needs
• Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable code
• Setting and ensuring adherence to software development standards
• Identifying performance issues and bugs, devising solutions
• Maintaining code quality and automation
• Mentoring junior developers
• Working across multiple product teams

What You’ll Do

• Implement development standards for the council
• Utilize open-source, cloud-based technologies for agility
• Monitor performance against standards and architecture
• Ensure services meet GDS standards or peer review
• Iterate services continuously in live environments
• Collaborate to improve technology systems
• Use test-driven development or similar practices

Who You Are

We seek candidates with skills in:

• Supporting and iterating software
• Cloud infrastructure and applications
• Leading development within multidisciplinary teams
• Prototyping with user researchers and designers
• Pair programming and mentoring

You Should Be

Our valued qualities include:

• Curiosity and continuous learning
• User-centered and agile practices
• Clear communication of technical concepts
• Commitment to residents’ well-being
• Respect, fairness, ownership, and continuous improvement

We promote diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.

What We Offer

• 28 days’ annual leave
• Flexible and remote working options
• Mental health support and counselling
• Long service awards
• Learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships
• Staff networks (LGBTQ+, racial equality, mental health, etc.)
• Vouchers for eye tests
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme

Application Process

Applicants must upload a CV and a supporting statement/cover letter. For best results, tailor your cover letter to highlight relevant experience and values. Prepare for the interview by reviewing your portfolio and potential questions. The process includes a presentation, questions, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Diversity and Equality

We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sections. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if necessary. All vacancies close at midnight unless stated otherwise. Salary calculations should consider a 35-hour workweek. Our staff values are integral to our assessment process, and we reserve the right to reject applications that do not align with these values.