Software Developer - DfE - HEO

Government Digital & Data; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A government digital transformation agency in Bristol is seeking a Junior Developer to learn and contribute to the development of features for government services. The role includes gaining hands-on experience with modern software practices in an agile environment, working collaboratively in a diverse team. Candidates should have basic coding skills in C# .NET and a degree in a STEM-related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Learn about modern software development practices including CI/CD.
• Ability to research and learn new programming tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop features for Government services as part of a team.
• Work in an agile environment and help build user‑centred systems.
• Share knowledge and help maintain an inclusive culture.

Skills

Basic coding skills in C# .NET

Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases

Some experience communicating technical information

Awareness of Agile and Kanban methodologies

Education

Degree in a STEM-related subject

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Position Overview

As a Junior Developer you will learn the latest technologies and trends, while delivering working software early and often. You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team within the Online Collection team, Enterprise Data for Funding and Oversight, modelling data for internal analysts, providers, ministers and the wider education sector.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the development of features of Government services.
• Gain experience with modern software development practices such as Test‑Driven Development, CI/CD, and DevOps using GitHub and Azure DevOps.
• Learn to work in an agile environment.
• Help build user‑centred, open‑source, RESTful web systems to serve a variety of citizen and government needs.
• Share knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team and community.
• Help build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture across the development community.

Technical Requirements

• Basic coding skills in C# .NET.
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Basic understanding of the Software Development lifecycle.
• Some experience of communicating technical information to a non‑technical audience, including senior leaders.
• Ability to research and learn new programming tools and techniques.
• Awareness of workflow and source control tools, e.g., Azure DevOps, and delivering in Agile and Kanban methodologies.

Desirable Criteria

• A degree in a STEM‑related subject (preferably Mathematics or Computing related), or relevant certification.

Location and Employment

London, England, United Kingdom. Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government.