Senior Software Engineer – Dep. for Business and Trade

Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Inspire People

Join a team at the heart of the global economy! The Department for Business and Trade (“DBT”) and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity as a Senior Software Developer to join a team that ensures you will plan and lead the development of related stories by understanding the whole system. Collaborating with colleagues in other disciplines to understand what needs to be built, you’ll deliver in an environment which uses agile methodologies and focuses on rapid delivery of high-quality digital services. £55,400 to £74,600 (including allowances) plus excellent Civil Service benefits and pension. Salary is dependent on location and technical skills as assessed at interview. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, or Darlington.

DBT’s Digital, Data and Technology team develops and operates tools, services, and platforms that enable the UK government to provide world leading support to businesses in the UK and overseas.

As a Senior Software Developer at DBT, you’ll be influential in shaping the community of practice in DDaT as a champion of developer ownership of code quality with Test Driven Development, Pair Programming, Prototyping/MVP and small, frequent releases that deliver user benefits. You’ll identify, validate and promote system improvements that deliver increased robustness, resilience and stability.

You’ll get to constantly push boundaries in an environment free of heavy Legacy, driven by curiosity, social purpose, diversity of thought, entrepreneurship, and the aspiration to offer an incredible experience to all our users. Find out more on our blog, Digital Trade.

DBT’s tech stack includes:
. Python & Django
. React and Node.js
. Jenkins and AWS Code pipelines
. Terraform & CloudFormation
. Kubernetes
. Elastic Container Service (ECS)
. Elasticsearch
. PostgreSQL

Essential Skills and Experience as a Senior Software Engineer
You should be able to demonstrate:
. Broad understanding of software languages including commercial experience with Python
. Delivering code quality with Test Driven Development
. Delivering user-centred features and services within an agile environment using practices such as Scrum, Kanban and/or XP
. Working with APIs, databases, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure and/or GCP
. Managing your own professional development

Desirable Skills and Experience as a Senior Software Engineer
While not essential, it would be ideal if you have demonstrable skills and experience of:
. Node.js and React
. An understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

In return, you can expect a planned, transparent progression with learning and development tailored to your role, an environment with flexible working options and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, plus the following benefits:
. Salary of £54,400 to £74,600 (including allowances) including annual allowance depending on location and experience
. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, or Darlington.
. Annual leave starting at 26 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays rising to 33 days with service.
. An excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
. Extensive learning and development tailored to your role, with budget for training, qualifications or professional membership of a recognised body.

Further Information:
This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years.

If you are an experienced Senior Software Engineer looking to enhance your career and make a difference across a function that will make a real difference to the UK economy, then apply today or contact Tom McNeill or Zymante Gintalaite at Inspire People in complete confidence for further information