Senior Software Developer

Xpertise; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK government partner is recruiting a Senior Software Developer for their Digital Services Team in Nottingham. This role focuses on high-impact public sector projects supporting road safety and transport. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in PHP and TypeScript, with a background in Agile environments. The position offers a salary of up to £57,000 and benefits such as a substantial pension contribution and flexible working options.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave increasing with service

8 bank holidays and a privilege day

Flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact public sector projects.
• Support road safety and transport initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior developers.

Skills

PHP

TypeScript

MySQL

Linux-based stacks

Agile environments

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring junior developers

Job description

We're currently partnering with a major UK government agency to recruit a Senior Software Developer for their Digital Services Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact public sector projects that directly support road safety and transport across the UK.

Key Requirements

• Strong development experience in PHP and TypeScript
• Familiarity with MySQL, Linux-based stacks
• Comfortable working in Agile environments with version control tools
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience developing and mentoring junior developers

Salary

Up to £57,000 + Benefits

Location

Nottingham | Hybrid model (3 days a week on-site)

Benefits Include

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of salary
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday
• Flexible working options that support a healthy work-life balance