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Overview

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Full‑Stack Development: Strong experience in designing, building, and deploying end‑to‑end software solutions using modern languages and frameworks such as Java, Python, Node.js, and React.
• Cloud & DevOps Expertise: Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, along with tools such as Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code technologies like Terraform.
• Technical Leadership: Ability to lead engineering teams, set technical direction, mentor junior developers and promote best practices and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration & Communication: Skilled in working with cross‑functional teams including Product Owners, Architects, Designers, and Testers to deliver user‑focused, policy‑aligned solutions.
• Problem Solving & Modernisation: Capable of analysing complex systems, modernising legacy applications and ensuring service continuity through effective incident and problem management.

Delivery, work, projects

In this role you will lead the design, development, and deployment of high‑quality, cloud‑native software solutions using platforms like AWS and Azure, and technologies such as Kubernetes, Java, Python, and CI/CD pipelines.

You will also play a key role in application modernisation, system integration and ensuring service reliability, while championing best practices in engineering and accessibility.

You will use your expertise across multiple programming languages and modern technologies to help build and modernise the systems that power the UK's largest government department. From HR and finance to security and compliance, your work will support the tools 100,000+ colleagues rely on every day to deliver vital services to millions.

You will work in a collaborative, agile environment alongside engineers, architects, and product teams. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, mentoring and innovation, you will help shape the future of digital services across the Civil Service. Join us to make a real impact and build something that matters.

The position requires Security Check clearance – you will be working on impactful projects that touch and help millions of people.

Location

You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle‑upon‑Tyne, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid working

We work a hybrid model – you will spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face‑to‑face in a hub (60%).

Pay

We offer competitive pay of up to £78,517.

Pension

You will get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £19,758 per year.

Holidays

A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi‑time. You will also get all the usual public holidays.

Benefits

• An award‑winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex‑friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process

• Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There will be full instructions when you click through.
• Interview: a single stage interview online.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development and Technology, Information and Internet