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Key Responsibilities As a Software Engineer (SFIA Level 4), you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and improving digital services for UK government platforms, delivering high-quality, user-centred solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Software Development: Design, code, test, and deploy software solutions aligned with government digital service standards. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance to junior developers, support agile delivery, and contribute to technical decision-making. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance system performance, security, and user experience while adopting best practices and emerging technologies. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and user researchers, to deliver end-to-end solutions. Compliance and Governance: Adhere to government policies, including accessibility, security, and data protection standards. Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation to support knowledge transfer, onboarding, and ongoing maintenance. Incident Resolution: Investigate and resolve technical issues to minimise disruption to service delivery. Technical Skills and Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the following technical areas and competencies: Programming Languages: Proficient in modern programming languages such as Javascript with following stack NodeJS, TypeScript, AngularJS, Prisma ORM with PostgreSQL on Azure. Web Development: Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and framework Angular Cloud Services: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, or Google Cloud, including infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation. DevOps Practices: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and automated testing frameworks. Agile Methodologies: Skilled in agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban, with a focus on collaborative, iterative development. Security Best Practices: Knowledge of secure coding practices, identity and access management (IAM), and government security standards. API Development: Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, including API documentation and integration. Monitoring and Logging: Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging frameworks (e.g., ELK Stack). Accessibility and Usability: Understanding of WCAG 2.1 standards with experience delivering accessible digital services. Database Management: Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB (optional). Desirable Skills Experience with the GOV.UK Design System and service standards. Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with data-driven decision-making and analytical tools. Certificates Candidates at this level are likely to hold or be willing to obtain the following certifications: Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or equivalent agile development certification. Demonstrates knowledge of agile software development practices and collaboration within cross-functional teams. Azure Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent introductory cloud certification (e.g., Azure Fundamentals, Google Cloud Digital Leader). Confirms foundational cloud knowledge and understanding of cloud service models. BCS Certificate in Agile or similar certification. Validates an understanding of agile principles and practices within software development. Security Clearance (BPSS and/or SC) or willingness to undergo the clearance process. Necessary for access to GOV.UK digital services and sensitive government information.
