Job Description

Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you'll contribute to the Delivery Platform--our collection of products and services that support the delivery of major programmes, including those funded through overseas development aid, to help advance our Enterprise customers.

In this role, you'll design, build, and refine software that meets real user needs. You'll write clean, secure, and well?tested code, using a test?driven approach to create resilient solutions. Alongside this, you'll champion Agile and Lean practices, uphold compliance and security standards, and support junior colleagues through coaching and guidance.

We offer extensive learning opportunities, including development through the Government Digital and Data Profession.

Who We're Looking For

You'll be operating at practitioner level across key technical areas such as software engineering, modern development practices, and user?centred design. You should also have a working understanding of systems design. More details on our technical capability expectations can be found here.

You'll have hands?on experience building web applications and services, including APIs, and you'll keep up to date with current software development methods and tooling.

You should be comfortable working with the following technologies and platforms:

Languages:

C#, JavaScript, React, Blazor

Platforms:

.NET, .NET Framework

IDE:

Visual Studio

Version Control:

Git

Agile Delivery & Pipelines:

Azure DevOps

Databases:

SQL Server

Low?code tools:

Common solutions used in modern product delivery
We're committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Everyone who joins us receives the support they need to grow their skills and build their career, alongside benefits designed to support life both inside and outside of work--including a Civil Service pension.

Bring your skills and enthusiasm to help shape the nation's future and deliver meaningful change for millions.

Closing date:

16 February 2026

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

38,500-44,500 per year

Work Location:

Hybrid

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,500.00-44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in HIGH WYCOMBE