Senior Software Engineer

Government Recruitment Service; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Grade 7 Software Engineer to join their Digital Debt Team. This role involves contributing to cloud migration, supporting internal applications, and modernising legacy systems. Ideal candidates will have experience with AWS, Java, and working in agile environments. The position offers flexible working and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Excellent learning and development

Flexible working

Strong engineering community

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Strong coding skills in Java or Python.
• Ability to work in an agile, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the migration and integration of systems into cloud platforms.
• Supporting and enhancing applications for corporate colleagues.
• Modernising applications and rewriting code.
• Ensuring service continuity through incident and problem management.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Java

Python

CI/CD

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of digital services that impact millions of lives?

Want to work on meaningful technology that drives real-world change?

Join DWP Digital as a Grade 7 Software Engineer in our Digital Debt Team, where your expertise will help transform how the UK’s largest government department delivers services. We’re building modern, scalable systems that support critical internal functions; from HR and finance to security and compliance, ensuring our colleagues have the tools they need to serve the public effectively.

You’ll work in a collaborative, agile environment alongside talented engineers, architects, and product teams. We value clean code, automation, and continuous improvement. Whether you come from a commercial tech background or have public sector experience, you’ll find opportunities to innovate, lead, and grow.

We use modern technologies including AWS, Kubernetes, Java, Python, and CI/CD pipelines. You’ll have access to excellent learning and development, flexible working, and a strong engineering community that supports your career progression.

Make an impact. Build something that matters.

Please note this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance. For further information, please see 'Selection process details'.

As a Senior Software Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the migration and integration of systems into cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Supporting and enhancing applications that support our corporate colleagues within DWP.
• Application modernisation - rewriting applications and code.
• Ensuring service continuity through effective incident and problem management.