Software Developer

?  Our tech stack ? 

We have an extremely large range of tech and tools used in the Home Office, below are some of the main things we use:   

Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power platform 

Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular  

Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Mongodb, Apache Cassandra  

DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Terraform  

? Your Mission ?

• Building RESTful web services to serve a variety of citizen and government needs, taking responsibility for the quality of code you produce.  
• Implementing toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability.  
• 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 support test activities; keep documentation up to date. 
• Supporting services you deliver 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.  

? About you ?

As a developer you will have experience of:   

• Backend or full-stack development, with detailed knowledge and experience of modern languages such as Python, Java, PHP, C# or JavaScript.  Alternatively, development of automation solutions using Lo-Code Frameworks such as UiPath and Power Platform or experience of building Serverless, cloud-hosted solutions.
• Experience of agile practices and version control. 
• Experience using different testing techniques like unit testing.  
• Experience working with databases. 
• Knowledge and awareness of the full software development lifecycle.  
• An interest in cloud based approaches and orchestration tools such as AWS, Azure, Docker and Kubernetes.  

Some of the benefits our engineers love!

• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days annual leave on appointment, plus 8 days public holidays and 1 day for the King’s Birthday, rising further with service
• Flexible working options to enable you to achieve the work life balance that right for you including part-time, flexi time and job sharing
• Training and development opportunities tailored to your role
• An in-year bonus scheme
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

This link is to a short guide on YouTube to employee benefits - Click here for the video