Vacancy for Junior Software Developer at The National Archives (UK)

Digital Preservation Coalition; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,149 - 38,071; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital archive organization is seeking a motivated Junior Software Developer. You will join a creative team delivering innovative digital services and enhancing user access to a diverse digital archive. The role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to be part of exciting digital transformations.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development using relevant programming languages.
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Creativity in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product teams delivering user-focused products.
• Contribute to the development of innovative digital services.
• Explore new approaches and tools for improving user access.

Job description

• Vacancy for Junior Software Developer at The National Archives (UK)

Vacancy for Junior Software Developer at The National Archives (UK)

12 November 2025

London, England

£34,610 base salary plus £1,000 market supplement

Full-Time

The National Archives is growing our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capability to help us transform the way we offer services to our users. As a member of the Digital Services Department, you will actively participate in product teams delivering user-focused products for The National Archives’ core audience groups.

We have a track record of delivering high quality, innovative and ambitious digital services to diverse audiences. You will be part of a creative, motivated and supportive multi-disciplinary team who embrace challenge and look for opportunities to do things differently.

These are especially exciting times as we reimagine our whole offering on the web to realise the ‘disruptive digital archive’ and open up access to one of the largest and most diverse digital archives in the world. We are exploring new approaches and tools, simplifying key transactions and finding new ways to help people to use our collections.

Our developers have a vital role to play in this. We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to join The National Archives Digital Services team as a Junior Software Developer.