Software Engineer

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Birmingham is seeking a software developer to create and update digital solutions that enhance public services. The ideal candidate will possess skills in SQL, JavaScript, and Microsoft .Net. Benefits include a supportive environment, training opportunities, and involvement in digital transformation efforts.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Great work-life balance

Exposure to digital and technology teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test high quality digital solutions.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Design, read and understand technical and business requirements.
• Work with external partners.
• Proactively engage in the full development lifecycle.

Skills

SQL

JavaScript

Source Code Control Systems (e.g., GitHub)

Microsoft .Net Development

Microsoft Power Platform

M365 Platform

RPA (especially UiPath)

NetCall Liberty Create

Unified Functional Testing

Job description

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week. As a team member of the Software Development Practice at the council, you will be accountable for creating and updating digital solutions that assist the organisation in serving its constituents. You will thrive in collaborative teams, utilising agile methodologies to produce solutions that aid the council in providing quality services to the public.

What you will do

• Design, develop and test high quality digital solutions.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.
• Design, read and understand technical and business requirements.
• Work with external partners.
• Proactive engagement in the full development lifecycle including source code control and release management.

The Essential Skills You Need (a combination of the following)

• SQL
• JavaScript
• Source Code Control Systems (e.g., GitHub)
• Microsoft .Net Development
• Microsoft Power Platform
• M365 Platform
• RPA (especially UiPath)
• NetCall Liberty Create
• Unified Functional Testing

The Desirable Skills You Should Possess

• Active Directory
• Microsoft Cloud Services
• Chat and Voice Automation

Benefits

• An environment that values curiosity, autonomy and working in the open
• An engaged and supportive leadership with a clear vision
• Training and development opportunities to help you progress and be the best you can be
• An inclusive workplace committed to reflecting the public we serve
• A benefit package designed to promote a great work life balance
• Exposure to all digital and technology teams and services areas across the council
• Why Join Us? You'll be joining a team at the forefront of our digital transformation journey - one that's committed to modernising services, improving performance, and delivering real impact. We offer mentoring, professional development, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.