Department for Work and Pensions - Senior Software Engineer

Developer is needed in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Client: Department for Work and Pensions

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Contract: Part Time, Full Time, Other

Job Description

This role is for a Senior Software Engineer in the DWP Digital team. The main responsibilities include developing and maintaining software products, leading teams, ensuring operational stability, contributing to the overall Software Development Lifecycle Process, and supporting legacy services.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have knowledge and experience of COBOL/MicroFocus COBOL, coaching, mentoring, and developing colleagues, stakeholder management, and influencing decisions. Familiarity with Tuxedo, RHEL, scripting languages, SQL, test-driven development, and automated test suites is essential.

Benefits

Benefits include an employer pension contribution of up to 28.97%, annual leave rising up to 30 days, flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, and an inclusive environment with various staff networks.

Things You Need to Know

The selection process includes application, employment history, and personal statement review, followed by a video interview for successful candidates. It’s important to follow the guidelines provided during the application process. Feedback will only be provided after an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and complete baseline personnel security standard checks due to working with government assets.

Nationality Requirements

This job is open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth citizens with the right to work in the UK, nationals of certain EU countries, individuals with limited leave to remain, and Turkish nationals who have the right to work in the Civil Service.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service promotes fairness and equal opportunities, embracing diversity and offering schemes like Disability Confident Scheme and Redeployment Interview Scheme for civil servants at risk of redundancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attracting and investing in talent from all backgrounds. More information can be found in the Civil Service People Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Apply and Further Information

This role is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. If you have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction, the Civil Service welcomes applications from you. Contact Isaac Morrison at *** or the recruitment team at ** for more information.