Senior Software Developer - Registers of Scotland - SEO

Location

Edinburgh, Glasgow

About the job

Job summary

Join our innovative tech team as a Senior Software Developer and help shape the future of RoS! We’re looking for a passionate and experienced developer to lead exciting projects, solve complex challenges, and create top-tier software. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a talented, collaborative team where your ideas and contributions will truly make a difference. You will work on cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies and methodologies and have clear pathways for career progression and opportunities to take on leadership roles.  

Job description

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable software systems 
• Lead the development of new features, from concept to production, ensuring quality and performance standards 
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring minimal disruption to users 
• Review and improve code written by team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning 
• Actively contribute to technical discussions and decisions regarding architecture and design 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and DevOps to create seamless, impactful software experiences 
• Stay ahead of industry trends and actively contribute to the improvement of our development practices 
• Mentor junior developers and help them grow through code reviews, pair programming, and sharing knowledge 
• Participate in community events, department meetups run by the developers, software developers led communities of practice, and contribute to shared projects 
• Provide line management for software developers, including regular 1:1s and performance reviews 
• Set clear objectives and expectations for direct reports 

Person specification

Experience:  We will assess you against the following Experience and Technical skills during the application and the assessment process: 

• Significant experience as a software engineer 
• Proven ability to take ownership of complex development projects and deliver quality solutions on time 
• Comfortable working in agile environments, collaborating with diverse teams, and adapting to change 
• You can demonstrate commitment to producing high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code 
• You have a curious mindset and are eager to tackle complex problems and find creative solutions 
• You enjoy collaborating with others, whether it’s pairing with teammates or brainstorming with cross-functional groups
• Experience of line management, including supporting the professional development of direct reports 
• Experience in managing performance and resource allocation within a technical team 
• You value growth, both personally and professionally, and enjoy mentoring others 
• You want to make an impact; your work directly contributes to the organisation’s success and provides a service to the people of Scotland 

Technical Experience: 

• Strong experience with programming languages (Java, Python, TypeScript) and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Flask, React) 
• Experience with container platforms (Docker, OpenShift) 
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern DevOps tools
• Experience with version control tools (GitLab) and building CI/CD pipelines 
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) 
• Solid understanding of designing and developing RESTful APIs or microservices 

Behaviours 

At the assessment stage you will be interviewed and scored against the below Behaviours: 

• Changing and Improving 
• Making Effective Decisions 
• Managing a Quality Service 

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service