Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading government department is seeking a Software Engineer skilled in Node.js/JavaScript to enhance access to public services in the UK. The role includes developing resilient digital solutions using APIs and cloud technologies like AWS and Azure. Offering a competitive salary of £44,447 to £59,813 and a hybrid working model, this position promotes professional development and has generous holiday packages. Join a pioneering team dedicated to improving public services for millions.

Benefits

Time off for volunteering

Professional development opportunities

Generous holiday leave

Qualifications

• Strong experience with developing in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.
• Hands-on experience building robust automated test suites to support continuous deployment.
• Ability to build accessible and scalable software.

Responsibilities

• Help transform how people access essential public services.
• Develop, build, and support products using open source technology.
• Collaborate in multi-functional agile delivery teams.

Skills

APIs, RESTful services

Microservice architectures

Cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

TDD/BDD

SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB)

Agile development practices

Job description

Qualifications and Skills

• 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. Disability Confident

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Role Overview

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.

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.

Working Conditions

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Awards and Recognition

• 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