Senior Software Developer - Central Government

Spinwell Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead the development of a robust open data website. This role entails collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, strategic technical leadership, and ensuring alignment with technical standards. Candidates should possess strong coding skills in Python, experience with Docker and Kubernetes, and the ability to work with non-technical stakeholders. This position offers competitive rates and requires onsite presence two days a week in London or Manchester.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in software engineering, including leading the development of production-level web services.
• Strong coding ability in Python and at least one other modern language.
• Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead decisions on the development and maintenance of a robust, scalable open data website.
• Collaborate with teams to select technologies and deliver resilient digital services.
• Ensure delivery aligns with departmental governance processes.

Skills

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Git

Job description

Role: Senior Software Developer

Contract: 12 months

Location: London or Manchester – 2 days a week onsite

IR35: Inside

Rate to intermediary: £600 - £650

Clearance: BPSS and eligible for SC

Responsibilities:

• Work within a multi‑disciplinary product team and lead decisions on development and maintenance of a robust, scalable open data website (front end and back end), its services and APIs. Provide strategic technical leadership by setting software architecture, engineering practices, and technical direction across the Team.
• Define and evolve scalable, secure design patterns and coding standards, ensuring alignment with GDS standards and cross‑government platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to select technologies, shape roadmaps, and deliver resilient, maintainable digital services that meet programme goals.
• Represent the department at technical forums, open‑source communities, and government working groups.
• Ensure delivery aligns with the Service Standard, Technology Code of Practice, and departmental governance processes.

Experience:

• Significant experience in software engineering, including leading the development of production‑level web services.
• Strong coding ability in Python and at least one other modern language.
• Understanding and ability to work with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding and ability to work with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Strong experience working with git as a version control system and effectively documenting development.
• Experience of developing containerised applications and the capability to work with engineers to deploy applications in the cloud.
• Ability to engage with non‑technical stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way.
• Experience leading delivery across multi‑disciplinary teams.