Senior Software Engineer

Hillingdon Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to Work

Local Government Pension Scheme

Perkbox Benefits

Mental Health Support and Counselling

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Technology Applications Development & Support Team, delivering business-critical software for Social Care, Education, Housing, Planning and Finance.

You will design, develop, integrate and support applications, lead technical aspects, and ensure compliance while working with bespoke and COTS systems in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain and integrate high-quality software solutions and applications to meet business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable and reliable technical solutions.
• Lead technical aspects of application development projects through the full software lifecycle.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet operational needs.
• Support user acceptance testing and ensure the successful implementation of new functionality.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and development standards.
• Support and enhance business-critical applications across housing, social care, education, planning, finance and more.
• Provide second-line application support, troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues with suppliers as needed.
• Deliver system improvements, upgrades and application optimisations.
• Ensure applications remain compliant with legislative, regulatory and security requirements.
• Support the Council's digital transformation agenda through system modernisation, automation and service improvements.

Job description

About the role

Build technology that makes a difference

Are you a talented Software Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on business-critical applications that directly make a difference to both residents and essential council services?

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our Technology Applications Development & Support Team and play a key role in developing, integrating and supporting the applications that underpin services across the Council, including Social Care, Education, Housing, Planning and Finance. The role combines software development with application support, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity to work on both bespoke and third-party systems.

The Senior Software Engineer role provides specialist second-line application support and technical expertise for a large portfolio of business-critical Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications. Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, maintain and integrate high-quality software solutions and applications to meet business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable and reliable technical solutions.
• Lead technical aspects of application development projects through the full software lifecycle.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet operational needs.
• Support user acceptance testing and ensure the successful implementation of new functionality.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and development standards.
• Support and enhance business-critical applications across key Council services including Housing, Social Care & Education, Planning, Building Control, Land Charges and Finance.
• Provide second-line application support, troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, working with suppliers where required.
• Deliver system improvements, upgrades and application optimisations.
• Ensure applications remain compliant with legislative, regulatory and security requirements.
• Support the Council's digital transformation agenda through system modernisation, automation and service improvements.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Council's six priorities and commitment to putting residents first.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking technology team and contribute to major digital transformation programmes that support residents, communities and Council services. You'll work on a wide range of technologies and projects while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work - Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Perkbox Benefits - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership - The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees' freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

• Qualifications Check
• 2 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.