Software Engineer

DWP Digital; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A government digital service is seeking a Software Engineer to support and modernize welfare systems. The role involves managing legacy applications and cloud platforms, with a pay of up to £58,347 and 28.97% employer pension contributions. Flexible hours and a hybrid working model are offered, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about digital change in government.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Time off for volunteering

Interest-free loans for travel

Professional development opportunities

Sports and social activities

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL scripting.
• Detailed working knowledge of development and deployment in Cloud environments.
• Proven ability of supporting complex legacy applications in live environments.
• Demonstrable experience in managing incidents and problems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legacy platforms remain secure and evolve into scalable services.
• Support critical services and tackle incidents.
• Implement essential changes and integrate modern technologies.

Skills

Proficiency in Java

Experience with C/C++

Knowledge of .NET

Familiarity with JavaScript

Understanding of relational databases and SQL scripting

Cloud environment experience (AWS, Azure)

Incident management skills

Stakeholder management

Linux administration

Tools

AWS

Azure

Actian Ingres

OpenROAD

Shell scripting (KSH, Bash)

Job description

Overview

Pay up to £58,347, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Pass Security Clearance to take up this role.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

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.

We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our development and maintenance teams and help keep the UK's welfare systems secure, reliable, and ready for the future.

You'll support critical services and play a key role in modernising legacy systems as we move to cloud platforms.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and we'd love for you to join us.

You are your role

We empower our Software Engineers to work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP.

As part of our Development and Maintenance team, you'll ensure legacy platforms remain secure and reliable while supporting their evolution into scalable, cloud-based services. You'll tackle incidents, implement essential changes, and integrate modern technologies to improve resilience, automation, and citizen experience.

You'll bring experience with legacy tech (Actian Ingres, OpenROAD) and modern platforms (AWS, Azure, containers), as well as proficiency in Java, C/C++, .NET and JavaScript.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of digital change in government, balancing the stability of legacy systems with the innovation of modern engineering.

You'll be part of a supportive engineering community of over 200. 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.

Skills and assessment

Your application will consist of four parts:

1. Personal Details: application form.
2. Employment history with relevant skills, qualifications and accomplishments.
3. Personal statement with examples of how you meet the following:

• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL scripting.
• Detailed working knowledge and experience of development and deployment in Cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Proven ability of supporting and maintaining complex legacy applications in live environments.
• Demonstrable experience of managing incidents and problems with a focus on service continuity.
• Stakeholder management of service owners and the ability to challenge delivery and products.

1. Technical statement with examples of Linux administration, shell scripting (KSH, Bash) and server configuration to modify or enhance multiple applications across languages.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient.

Hybrid Working: Hybrid model—some time at home, some time in a hub.

Pay: Up to £58,347.

Pension: Employer contributions worth 28.97%.

Holidays: 26 days rising to 31 days, with up to 3 extra days per month on flexi-time and public holidays.

Benefits:

• Flexible working and flex-friendly policies
• 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
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process: Our application and selection process is two stages: Apply and Interview (online).

Click APPLY for more information and to start your application.