Software Developer

Hmcts Digital And Technology Services (dts); Folly Gate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector technology services provider is seeking a Senior Software Developer to innovate and transform public services. The role involves working closely with various stakeholders and includes responsibilities in developing, improving, and documenting code, as well as mentoring junior colleagues. Ideal candidates should have experience in Java, modern JavaScript frameworks, and cloud-native architecture, along with a strong understanding of security practices and DevOps methodologies. This position is crucial for ensuring effective government service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in building scalable enterprise applications using Java.
• Strong frontend proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks.
• A solid grasp of RESTful API design and relational database architecture.
• Proficiency in cloud-native architecture including infrastructure as code.
• Knowledge of the full development lifecycle including CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve and document code following best practices.
• Continuously learn and stay up to date with relevant technologies.
• Ensure product security, data confidentiality, and integrity.
• Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise.
• Take ownership of the technical roadmap and promote best practices.

Skills

Java

Modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue)

RESTful API design

Cloud-native architecture (Microsoft Azure, Terraform)

CI/CD

Mentoring junior engineers

DevOps practices

Containerisation tools (Docker/Kubernetes)

Security-first mindset

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Software Developer at HMCTS you will work with a wide range of stakeholders such as user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, delivery managers and digital architects, all of whom share a vision for making better government through smarter use of technology. You will innovate to radically transform public services for the better.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve and document code, following best practices and internal standards.
• Continuously learn and stay up to date with relevant technologies, identifying potential issues.
• Ensure product security, data confidentiality, and integrity, raising risks as needed.
• Support and maintain software, including limited out-of-hours work when required.
• Plan development, coordinate integration, and contribute to process improvement.
• Manage service availability effectively and cost-efficiently.
• Build and test system interfaces.
• Use test-driven development, write automation scripts, and participate in code reviews.
• Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise.
• Take ownership of the technical roadmap and promote best practice across the development lifecycle.
• Influence product strategy by providing technical insight to stakeholders.
• Design and develop software based on user stories.
• Participate in recruitment and procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in building scalable enterprise applications using Java.
• Strong frontend proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue).
• A solid grasp of RESTful API design and relational database architecture (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency in cloud-native architecture including infrastructure as code (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Terraform).
• Knowledge of the full development lifecycle, including CI/CD, authentication (OAuth2/OIDC), and system monitoring.
• Leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of mentoring junior engineers and driving technical standards.
• Experience utilising DevOps practices and containerisation tools (Docker/Kubernetes).
• A security-first mindset, with the ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities (OWASP top 10) during the design phase.