Software Developer

Government Recruitment Service; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Warrington is seeking an experienced Software Developer specializing in Node.js to join their team. You will develop digital services focused on flood risk management and sustainability in farming. The role requires collaboration in a multi-disciplinary environment, ensuring high-quality, secure, and maintainable code. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on public services in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development with a focus on Node.js.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain government digital services related to flood risk.
• Ensure code is maintainable, performant, and secure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to find appropriate solutions.

Skills

Node.js

Cloud technologies

Software development

Collaboration

Job description

Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.

We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.

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Our team of Software Developers are passionate about making a difference to our environment and the lives of people in the UK and we are now looking for experienced Node.js Developers to become a part of a close-knit development team.

Using the latest cloud technologies, you may be working on our ‘Flood services’ - developing government digital services to share information about current and future flood risk with the public. It will be your job to ensure they are accessible to all, especially in times of bad weather!

Alternatively, you could be involved with our Farming and Countryside Programme which is about delivering services to make farming sustainable, increase biodiversity, promote high animal health and welfare standards, and contribute to the Government’s Net Zero commitment, ensuring ‘public money for public good’.

Other projects require us to maintain and develop several externally facing digital services and internal applications.

As a Software Developer, you will collaborate with colleagues to design and develop, making sure the most appropriate technology is selected, and that code is maintainable, performant and secure. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside stakeholders and suppliers, providing direction and challenge to find the most appropriate solutions.