Software Developer

Metropolitan Police; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) in London or Birmingham is recruiting a Software Developer. This permanent, full-time role (Band N) offers 36 hours per week with flexible work from home alongside office space. The starting salary is £55,662 with allowances up to £57,417, and includes progression.

DV vetting and British nationality are required, with a commitment to an inclusive environment. The team develops secure software, mentors colleagues, and continuously evaluates emerging

Qualifications

• Experience with Government Security Classifications and Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework.
• Ability to gather sources, interpret large data sets, and provide reasoned judgments.
• Independent, proactive work ethic with clear decision making.
• Excellent written communication and technical reporting skills.
• English language required; ITIL V3 or V4 Foundation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop software to meet user needs.
• Write clean, secure and well-tested code.
• Operate services in production and identify issues.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues.
• Integrate new services, infrastructure or applications.
• Analyse new technologies, devices and user habits.
• Apply professional judgement and provide reasoned opinions.
• Stay informed on current affairs and subject matter requirements.

Skills

ITIL knowledge

English proficiency

Government security knowledge

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Salary: £36,500 - 64,500 per year

Requirements:

• Competence in at least three of the following:
• Experience and knowledge of the Government Security Classifications levels and an understanding of the Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework
• We are highly motivated and determined to contribute to the mission, and we engage in continuous learning to become subject matter experts, particularly in technologies.
• We identify and gather relevant sources and types of information, and apply an analytical and logical mindset to interpret large volumes of information, particularly quantitative.
• We consider alternative, including innovative and creative, approaches to solving problems.
• We consider options and make clear, timely, justifiable decisions independently.
• We work cooperatively with others, developing positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, including senior colleagues.
• We organise tasks effectively and in line with the organisations objectives and priorities, prioritising and managing time well.
• We take initiative and ownership for resolving problems, have a strong work ethic and manage the demands of the role effectively.
• We communicate effectively, using plain language and simplifying technical information appropriately to the audience.
• Excellent written communication skills, with particular emphasis on strong scientific report-writing skills and documenting code.
• Ability to prioritise, execute tasks and achieve results against competing project demands.
• Knowledge of one or more of the below.
• Preferred ITIL V3 or V4 Foundation certified.
• English language required.

Responsibilities:

• We develop software to meet user needs.
• We write clean, secure and well-tested code.
• We operate the services we build and identify issues in production.
• We coach and mentor more junior colleagues.
• We integrate new services, infrastructure or applications.
• We analyse new and emerging technologies, devices and user habits.
• We analyse information, apply professional judgement and provide opinion with rationale.
• We keep abreast of relevant current affairs issues, technologies and subject matter requirements as required.

Technologies:

• ITIL
• Security
• Support
• Network

More:

We are Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ), recruiting a Software Developer to join our Technology team. This is a permanent, full-time role at Band N, based in London or Birmingham, working 36 hours per week. The starting salary is 55,662, including allowances totalling 3,009, with annual progression up to 57,417. We offer flexible working from home alongside office space in our air-conditioned operations centre east of Birmingham, with easy access from the M6 and M42, and a London office option is also available. We are building a world-class development function and are committed to an inclusive, supportive environment where colleagues feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We welcome flexible working arrangements where the role permits. This post requires National Security Vetting at Developed Vetting level, British nationality, and a confidentiality agreement.

last updated 37 week of 2026