Software Engineer

Scottish Government; Pavilion; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Scotland is looking for a Software Engineer to maintain and enhance their Python-based Pension Calculator. This role involves building secure and scalable solutions in a collaborative environment, focusing on making a positive impact for public sector pension choices. Experience with Python and a commitment to user-focused design are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software development, particularly with Python.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Understanding of user-focused design principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the Standalone Pension Calculator.
• Develop secure and scalable solutions.
• Work within the SPPA Development Team.

Skills

Python

Software Development

Collaboration

User-focused design

Job description

Can your software development skills make a difference to the lives of public sector workers?

The Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) is an Agency of the Scottish Government. Our principal role is to administer the pensions for employees in the National Health Service, Teachers,’ Police and Fire-fighters’ pension schemes in Scotland. The Agency administers these public service pension schemes on behalf of Scottish Ministers with an annual pension spend to over 200,000 pensioners of more than £2.5 billion.

As a Software Engineer at SPPA, you’ll maintain and enhance the agency's Python-based Standalone Pension Calculator which is central to the McCloud Remedy Programme, helping ensure fair pension choices for public sector workers - while building secure, scalable solutions using modern technologies in a collaborative, user-focused environment. This role will form part of the SPPA Development Team, a sub-team of SPPA Information Technology.