Developer

The Developer works on software components that form part of a product. You will be involved in designing, running and improving software that meets user needs. You will typically work under the guidance of senior colleagues in your team. You will work to our technical standards writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach, ensuring the code is open as far as possible and can be re-used. 

Tools and Technologies we use: 

We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including: 

• Backend: Node.js, Python
• Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript,
• Data: Elasticsearch, Mongodb, Neo4j
• DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker
• AI: Github Copilot

Main responsibilities 

Your main day to day responsibilities will be:

• Delivering secure, reliable and scalable software in your team; undertaking a breadth of development tasks.
• Designing new software using appropriate tools and in line with standards, proving designs through prototyping.
• Reporting on system performance and supporting test activities; keeping documentation up to date.
• Supporting services you have delivered through regular maintenance activities, balancing your work with your leadership.
• Working with other engineers to deliver new capability, for instance improved CI/CD pipelines or test approaches.

All our engineers will be expected to embody an open and positive approach, supporting the Home Office in:

• Progressing the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession, understanding all roles and helping to build our community.
• Working and assessing to appropriate standards: for instance, accessibility, the GDS service standard and our own community practices.
• Improving our skills and approaches as well as keeping up to speed with the technology landscape

UK residency and security requirements       

For meaningful security checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. Learn more on our website. Security Checks - Home Office Careers. 

Please note that this role requires Security Check (SC) clearance, which would normally need 5 years’ UK residency in the past 5 years. 

However, in exceptional circumstances security clearance applications for candidates who have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years may be considered. Failure to meet this residency requirement will result in your security clearance application being rejected.