Senior Software Engineer

DWP Digital; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their community of tech experts. This role involves shaping digital services used by millions, mentoring junior engineers, and promoting best practices. The successful candidate will have full-stack development expertise and strong knowledge of cloud platforms. Competitive pay of up to £78,517 offered alongside generous benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Brilliant civil service pension

Generous leave package of 26 to 31 days

Flexible working hours

Time off for volunteering

Interest-free loans for travel

Sports and social activities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Node.js, and Python.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and mentor junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Shape digital services used by millions of people.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Promote best practices like CI/CD and automated testing.

Skills

Full-Stack Development Expertise

Cloud and DevOps Proficiency

Leadership and Mentoring

Job description

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Full-Stack Development Expertise: Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Node.js, and Python, with experience across the entire technical stack including frontend, backend, APIs, databases, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Cloud and DevOps Proficiency: Strong knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and hands-on experience with cloud-native tools such as Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, and Terraform, alongside best practices in CI/CD and automated testing.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Proven ability to lead engineering teams, drive technical strategy, and mentor junior developers to foster a culture of continuous learning and high performance.

Delivery. Work. Projects.

You will be a senior member of the Digital Modernisation and Efficiency team, shaping digital services used by millions of people.

You will mentor junior engineers, promote best practices like CI/CD and automated testing, and ensure systems are secure, resilient, and accessible. You will need to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that really work for the people that use them.

You will also be hands on when you need to be, coding and solving problems.

You will be part of a dynamic, agile working environment with a strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development.

Our engineers are encouraged to innovate and contribute as part of a supportive community of practice. We have flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression, whatever that means to you.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location

You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle‑upon‑Tyne and Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working

We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%).

Pay

We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517.

Pension

You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £19,758 per year.

Holidays

A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi‑time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

Benefits package built around your work‑life balance includes:

• An award‑winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex‑friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.
2. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.