Software Engineer

DWP Digital; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is hiring a Software Engineer to transform how the public accesses essential services across the UK. The role focuses on developing cloud-based solutions using Node.js and JavaScript, requiring strong expertise in APIs, microservices, and automated testing. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive pay ranging from £44,447 to £59,813, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%

Generous leave package starting at 26 days

Time off volunteering

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience with APIs and RESTful services.
• Hands-on experience with TDD/BDD practices.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Build and support software solutions used by millions.
• Collaborate in multi-functional agile delivery teams.
• Develop microservices and resilient solutions.

Skills

APIs

RESTful services

Microservice architectures

Cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

Containerization

TDD/BDD

SQL databases (Postgres, MySQL)

NoSQL databases (MongoDB)

Job description

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We're hiring a Software Engineer with skills in Node.js / JavaScript to help us transform how people across the UK access essential public services.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Strong experience with APIs, RESTful services, microservice architectures, and developing in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, including containerisation.
• Good understanding of TDD/BDD, with hands‑on experience building robust automated test suites to support continuous deployment.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL and MongoDB, and designing/consuming APIs using an API‑first approach.
• Ability to build accessible, resilient and scalable software, including user interfaces, monitoring system stability, and contributing to high‑quality engineering practices within agile teams.
• Supports wider engineering communities by providing technical guidance, helping develop reusable services and libraries, and contributing to strategic direction across product teams.

You and your role

Our Software Engineers work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP and build and improve public services used by millions of people.

We develop, build and support products and applications using open source technology. We work as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams – you'll spend time collaborating, but have plenty of time to get your head down and code too.

You'll work with APIs, RESTful services and microservice architectures, developing in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and using containerisation to deliver resilient solutions.

You'll apply TDD and BDD practices, build robust automated test suites and work with SQL or NoSQL databases including Postgres, MySQL and MongoDB.

We'll give you the tools and time to build your skills and learn new tricks – with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Hybrid Working:

We work a hybrid model – you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%).

Pay:

We offer pay for this role of £44,447 - £59,813 based on our assessment of your capability.

Pension:

You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £13,458 per year.

Holidays:

A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award‑winning environment and culture:

• 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
• Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process:

1. Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.
2. Coding Test: To be completed within a week.
3. Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application