Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer Salary: £36,800 - £47,900 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent We are recruiting for a Software Engineer who will contribute to the design, development, and improvement of cutting-edge AI-driven solutions. You'll be working on internal tools that leverage AI to solve business problems, initially focused on improving our learning and assessment content generation and management processes. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As a key member of our content tools software development team, your responsibilities will include: Designing, testing, and maintaining reliable, scalable software solutions for the content tools domain under expert supervision. Enhancing core internal applications by implementing new features and resolving software issues. Integrating AI technologies, with an emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering methodologies. Utilising low-code/no-code platforms such as Retool, and workflow automation solutions including n8n. Collaborating in an agile setting alongside skilled engineers, Product Owners, and Subject Matter Experts. We maintain a forward-thinking approach to AI-driven software engineering, adopting state-of-the-art technologies and industry best practices. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through automated testing, robust cloud infrastructure, and production-ready system deployment. We continuously refine our workflows to ensure ongoing improvement. Our team's success is rooted in the dedication and collaboration of our colleagues. We foster a unified, dynamic, and respectful international community, ensuring that every team member's voice is valued, and individual well-being is prioritized. We believe our collective impact grows when individuals are empowered, and we are committed to providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Whether your career aspirations follow a traditional path or you seek unique opportunities, we offer comprehensive support, resources, and training for you to take initiative and excel in your role.
Software Engineer

Pay of up to £58,347, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Please note, this role requires you to pass Security Clearance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is hiring Software Engineers into two key areas: Delivery Squads - Focused on designing and developing cutting-edge digital services using modern technologies. Live Service Teams - Responsible for the operational performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of live systems. Both roles are vital to delivering high-value, business-critical solutions that will change how people intercat with government and access public services. You'll join the Garage - DWP's established digital transformation unit, known for its expertise in Robotic Process Automation, Computer Vision, Optical Character Recognition, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning and Generative AI and Deep Learning. With over 80 solutions deployed and 69+ million transactions processed, The Garage is a recognised leader in intelligent automation across government and industry. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and we'd love for you to join us. You and your role As a Software Engineer in The Garage, you'll design, build, and maintain innovative cloud-based solutions and automations in a collaborative, agile environment. You'll write secure, high-quality, test-driven code using the best tools and techniques. You'll be equipped with a suite of tools and platforms to support your development including Jira for planning and tracking, SharePoint for documentation, and Teams and Slack for seamless communication. You'll manage and deploy code using GitLab, work within AWS cloud environments, and develop on high-performance MacBook Pro devices. Your growth will be supported through extensive learning and development opportunities. You'll have access to expert-led conferences, instructor-led training, and Cloud Academy subscriptions. Additionally, you'll benefit from direct Slack support from partners such as AWS, UiPath, and MongoDB. While not essential, familiarity with robotic process automation tools such as UiPath or Blue Prism would be beneficial when starting the role. What skills, knowledge and experience do you need? How will this be assessed? Your application will consist of four parts: 1. A Personal Details application form. 2. Employment history - this should contain your work experience and any skills, qualifications and accomplishments relevant to the jobs you have completed. Personal statement - This is your opportunity to evidence clear examples of how you meet the following: Experience of developing on cloud-based environments such as AWS or Azure. Experience of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) practices and techniques. Experience of SQL and NoSQL database applications such as Postgres, MySQL and MongoDB. Experience of working within a Software engineering team, communicating with stakeholders, ensuring standards are adhered to and agreed ways of working are followed. Technical statement - This is your opportunity to exemplify your experience of: Languages such as JavaScript/Node.JS and TypeScript, frameworks and design principles. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in our brilliant digital hub in Newcastle, only a short Metro ride from the city centre. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £58,347. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,345 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'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 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: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Software Engineers

Do you enjoy solving complex challenges? Are you keen to see your work making a real positive impact on UK citizens’ lives? If so, join our Central Government business here at CGI as a Software Engineer. We deliver projects that enhance services, transform organisations, and ultimately make everyday life easier for people. At CGI, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your career development matters as much as the solutions you create. CGI has been recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) — making you a member, not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces. We proudly hold a Gold Award for our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. This is a hybrid working role. Ideally, you will be based within a commutable distance of one of our CGI offices in Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, or Birmingham, but we will consider candidates from other UK locations. All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) to Security Check (SC) level as a minimum.
Java Software Engineer

Java Software Engineer Pay up to £58,347 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Java Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. 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'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Knowledge and experience of Java version 8 or higher. Experience of developing on cloud-based environments like AWS and Azure. A good understanding of Test Driven Development. Experience of SQL or noSQL database applications such as Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB. Experience and the skills required to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Knowledge and experience of APIs, RESTful services and Microservice Architectures. Experience working with messaging and event-driven architectures like RabbitMQ. You and your role This is great opportunity to join our Verify Earnings and Pensions (VEP) team at DWP Digital. We're looking for a driven and talented Software Engineer help us make sure that is critical service works properly for the people that need it. As a Java Software Engineer, you will help build and run applications as part of our multi-functional agile delivery teams. You'll collaborate with other engineers, data professional, researchers, analysts and more. You'll also have plenty of chance to get your head to down and code. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP, and which improve services used by millions of people to find work and access support and payments. Our teams use the latest and best tech and tooling to build better applications, products and services. We want you to be at your best too. We'll give you the tools and time to build your skills and learn new tricks - with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £58,437 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth at least £12,300 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 flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 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 Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding Test: If you are successful at Stage 1, you will be invited to complete a short coding exercise. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Java Software Engineer

Java Software Engineer Pay up to £58,347 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Java Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. 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'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Knowledge and experience of Java version 8 or higher. Experience of developing on cloud-based environments like AWS and Azure. A good understanding of Test Driven Development. Experience of SQL or noSQL database applications such as Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB. Experience and the skills required to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Knowledge and experience of APIs, RESTful services and Microservice Architectures. Experience working with messaging and event-driven architectures like RabbitMQ. You and your role This is great opportunity to join our Verify Earnings and Pensions (VEP) team at DWP Digital. We're looking for a driven and talented Software Engineer help us make sure that is critical service works properly for the people that need it. As a Java Software Engineer, you will help build and run applications as part of our multi-functional agile delivery teams. You'll collaborate with other engineers, data professional, researchers, analysts and more. You'll also have plenty of chance to get your head to down and code. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP, and which improve services used by millions of people to find work and access support and payments. Our teams use the latest and best tech and tooling to build better applications, products and services. We want you to be at your best too. We'll give you the tools and time to build your skills and learn new tricks - with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £58,437 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth at least £12,300 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 flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 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 Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding Test: If you are successful at Stage 1, you will be invited to complete a short coding exercise. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Java Software Engineer

Java Software Engineer Pay up to £58,347 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Java Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. 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'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Knowledge and experience of Java version 8 or higher. Experience of developing on cloud-based environments like AWS and Azure. A good understanding of Test Driven Development. Experience of SQL or noSQL database applications such as Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB. Experience and the skills required to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Knowledge and experience of APIs, RESTful services and Microservice Architectures. Experience working with messaging and event-driven architectures like RabbitMQ. You and your role This is great opportunity to join our Verify Earnings and Pensions (VEP) team at DWP Digital. We're looking for a driven and talented Software Engineer help us make sure that is critical service works properly for the people that need it. As a Java Software Engineer, you will help build and run applications as part of our multi-functional agile delivery teams. You'll collaborate with other engineers, data professional, researchers, analysts and more. You'll also have plenty of chance to get your head to down and code. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP, and which improve services used by millions of people to find work and access support and payments. Our teams use the latest and best tech and tooling to build better applications, products and services. We want you to be at your best too. We'll give you the tools and time to build your skills and learn new tricks - with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £58,437 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth at least £12,300 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 flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 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 Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding Test: If you are successful at Stage 1, you will be invited to complete a short coding exercise. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Java Software Engineer

Java Software Engineer Pay up to £58,347 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Java Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. 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'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Knowledge and experience of Java version 8 or higher. Experience of developing on cloud-based environments like AWS and Azure. A good understanding of Test Driven Development. Experience of SQL or noSQL database applications such as Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB. Experience and the skills required to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Knowledge and experience of APIs, RESTful services and Microservice Architectures. Experience working with messaging and event-driven architectures like RabbitMQ. You and your role This is great opportunity to join our Verify Earnings and Pensions (VEP) team at DWP Digital. We're looking for a driven and talented Software Engineer help us make sure that is critical service works properly for the people that need it. As a Java Software Engineer, you will help build and run applications as part of our multi-functional agile delivery teams. You'll collaborate with other engineers, data professional, researchers, analysts and more. You'll also have plenty of chance to get your head to down and code. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP, and which improve services used by millions of people to find work and access support and payments. Our teams use the latest and best tech and tooling to build better applications, products and services. We want you to be at your best too. We'll give you the tools and time to build your skills and learn new tricks - with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £58,437 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth at least £12,300 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 flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 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 Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding Test: If you are successful at Stage 1, you will be invited to complete a short coding exercise. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Java Software Engineer

Java Software Engineer Pay up to £58,347 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Java Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. 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'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Knowledge and experience of Java version 8 or higher. Experience of developing on cloud-based environments like AWS and Azure. A good understanding of Test Driven Development. Experience of SQL or noSQL database applications such as Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB. Experience and the skills required to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Knowledge and experience of APIs, RESTful services and Microservice Architectures. Experience working with messaging and event-driven architectures like RabbitMQ. You and your role This is great opportunity to join our Verify Earnings and Pensions (VEP) team at DWP Digital. We're looking for a driven and talented Software Engineer help us make sure that is critical service works properly for the people that need it. As a Java Software Engineer, you will help build and run applications as part of our multi-functional agile delivery teams. You'll collaborate with other engineers, data professional, researchers, analysts and more. You'll also have plenty of chance to get your head to down and code. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP, and which improve services used by millions of people to find work and access support and payments. Our teams use the latest and best tech and tooling to build better applications, products and services. We want you to be at your best too. We'll give you the tools and time to build your skills and learn new tricks - with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £58,437 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth at least £12,300 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 flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 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 Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding Test: If you are successful at Stage 1, you will be invited to complete a short coding exercise. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Salary: £49,00 - £60,000 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent We are recruiting for a Senior Software Engineer who will play a crucial hands-on role in the design, development, and improvement of cutting-edge AI-driven solutions. You'll be working on internal tools that leverage AI to solve complex business problems, initially focused on improving our learning and assessment content generation and management processes . We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As a core member of our content tools software development team, you will: Manage the complete software engineering lifecycle for the software solutions owned by the team, ensuring exceptional quality and performance standards. Contribute to the strategic evolution and improvement of our critical, production-ready internal application, identifying and implementing technical improvements. Act as a technical mentor to more junior engineers, sharing expertise and fostering their growth. Implement and integrate AI technologies and platforms, with a strong focus on Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering techniques. Work with low-code/no-code platforms like Retool and workflow automation tools like n8n. Collaborate closely with the Team Lead, Product Owner, and Subject Matter Experts to translate business requirements into technical specifications. We have a progressive approach to AI-driven software engineering. We embrace cutting-edge technologies and best practices that help us deliver quality solutions, including automated testing, cloud infrastructure, and production-ready applications. Our ways of working are always evolving; if something's not working, we change it. The key to our work is our colleagues, whose shared commitment enables us to have an ever-greater impact. We are a united, vibrant, and respectful global community of people, and we ensure that every individual is recognized, listened to, and cared for. And because our impact is amplified when our people are empowered, we give everyone the opportunity to develop in their own way. Whether you want a career that's linear, or want to follow your own path, we'll support you and help give you the resources and training you'll need to be bold and take ownership of what you do.
Java Software Engineer

Java Software Engineer Pay up to £58,347 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for an outstanding Java Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. 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'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Knowledge and experience of Java version 8 or higher. Experience of developing on cloud-based environments like AWS and Azure. A good understanding of Test Driven Development. Experience of SQL or noSQL database applications such as Postgres, MySQL, and MongoDB. Experience and the skills required to build up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a continuous deployment environment. Knowledge and experience of APIs, RESTful services and Microservice Architectures. Experience working with messaging and event-driven architectures like RabbitMQ. You and your role This is great opportunity to join our Verify Earnings and Pensions (VEP) team at DWP Digital. We're looking for a driven and talented Software Engineer help us make sure that is critical service works properly for the people that need it. As a Java Software Engineer, you will help build and run applications as part of our multi-functional agile delivery teams. You'll collaborate with other engineers, data professional, researchers, analysts and more. You'll also have plenty of chance to get your head to down and code. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP, and which improve services used by millions of people to find work and access support and payments. Our teams use the latest and best tech and tooling to build better applications, products and services. We want you to be at your best too. We'll give you the tools and time to build your skills and learn new tricks - with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £58,437 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth at least £12,300 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 flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 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 Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just three stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Coding Test: If you are successful at Stage 1, you will be invited to complete a short coding exercise. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Software Engineer (.Net)
Introduction At RSA, we believe insurance is about people, not things. We provide our inspiring colleagues the support and opportunity to grow together, shape the future, and win as a team. We are going through a transformation journey, providing our people with opportunity to be integral to improving our service and delivering better products to brokers and customers. We are a proud member of the Intact family, we feel part of something bigger, with a presence in North America, the UK and Europe. We have a bold ambition to become the best Commercial Lines business in the UK, demonstrated by our recent acquisition of NIG and Farmweb, allowing us to scale by leveraging our combined financial strength and importantly ensure our people feel the benefits of our joint capabilities. We are currently recruiting for a Software Engineer (.NET) to join our established and experienced CIO team here at RSA on a hybrid basis. Your Role We are looking for a Software Engineer who is a proficient and experienced professional within the engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining .Net based software applications or systems. The Software Engineer will actively participate in code reviews, provides technical guidance and support to junior team members, and ensures adherence to coding standards and project timelines. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent programming abilities, and a commitment to delivering robust and scalable software solutions.
Lead Software Engineer

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £54,793+ What you'll be doing: Supporting early software team formation such as organisational framework, establishing processes and tools are fit for software production, software sizing estimating, early software requirements, design and development concepting Leading software team including team management and team task planning & status reporting Leading team meetings / DSUMS / Agile reviews Design of TLS Software based on the requirements from the Systems Models Leading Software coding and testing including code reviews automated DevSecOps techniques Co-ordinating with TLS integration to ensure end-to-end functional testing of developed software Responding to both internal and external queries regarding the Software product in a timely fashion via the approved process Bug/Fault analysis and rectification Your skills and experiences: Essential A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience Experience of software development processes and source code configuration tools, e.g. Subversion or GIT; Software design tools (e.g. UML); C, C++, Ada, Java, Rust or Go software development; Software Development Lifecycle processes for requirements, design, coding, test and delivery Experience in leading teams Desirable One of the following: Experience of developing real-time applications Database development and administration Knowledge and experience in Object Oriented design and Model Based engineering tools and techniques would be advantageous e.g. IBM Rational Rhapsody A working knowledge of the overall systems engineering lifecycle Military/Avionics subsystem knowledge Experience of Agile methodology supported by the Atlassian toolset would be advantageous Knowledge of the overall systems engineering lifecycle DO-178C and DO-330 familiarity Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The TLS Foundation team: As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be working as part of the TLS Foundation Team to perform early software team establishment and mobilisation with a view to leading one Software Team, as part of a large TLS area, to develop, integrate and deliver the software across TLS on the FCAS/GCAP military platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join FCAS/GCAP 6th Generation Through Life Services (TLS) Development as part of a major national and international collaborative programme which is critical to the future UK and International defence. You will be involved in different systems including safety and security related work and collaborate with other teams across the wider TLS & Software business. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Principal Software Engineer

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak Salary: Up to £64,600 dependent on skills and experiences + bonus scheme What you'll be doing: Leading a team of software engineers implementing torpedo tactical software against an incrementally defined algorithm specification Being responsible for maintaining a configured software design and providing periodic software release Implementation of software changes Allocation of software implementation tasks to the team and reviewing completed work. Arranging peer review of software implementations as appropriate Reviewing of software defects and allocation of resolution tasks Working initially with an existing toolset and development approach to support on-going project delivery requirements Supporting and influencing migration and modernisation of the current software implementation approach and toolset to support longer term maintainability and spiral development Your skills and experiences: Experienced software engineer that has worked in a de-facto leadership or primary role within a software development team Ability to manage day-to-day work of engineers within the team and allocate and oversee individual software tasks to ensure a consistent approach Experience of using a high-level design methodology Strong experience in the application of all aspects of the software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile) Able to seek, assess and prosecute opportunities to improve processes, tooling and infrastructure as well as software design Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The BAE Systems Torpedoes Software and Simulation team: The Software and Simulation team consists of approximately 30 systems and software engineers developing on-board torpedo software, developing real time and off-line simulators and conducting performance assessments for the Sting Ray and Spearfish torpedoes. This includes on-going development and support for in-service products and the development of the next generation of torpedo products. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will focus on driving end-to-end software delivery, from architecture to implementation, with hands-on leadership, smart task allocation, and seamless coordination across teams, tools, and tech. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12 August 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JP1 #LI-Onsite
Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Location: Portsmouth Broad Oak Salary: Up to £56,140 dependent on skills and experiences What you'll be doing: Designing and implementation of torpedo tactical software against an incrementally defined algorithm specification as directed by the software team lead Investigation of allocated software defects and implementation of necessary changes Peer review of software implementations Software testing and verification Working initially with an existing toolset and development approach to support on-going project delivery requirements Supporting migration and modernisation of the current software implementation approach and toolset, to support longer term maintainability and spiral development Your skills and experiences: Experienced software engineer that has worked within a software development team Good experience of using at least one high level programming language Experience of using a high-level design methodology Good experience in the application of all aspects of the software lifecycle and knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile) Able to evaluate current work processes and suggest process improvements to team leaders and management Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The BAE Systems Torpedoes Software and Simulation team: The Software and Simulation team consists of approximately 30 systems and software engineers developing on-board torpedo software, developing real time and off-line simulators and conducting performance assessments for the Sting Ray and Spearfish torpedoes. This includes on-going development and support for in-service products and the development of the next generation of torpedo products. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will focus on the development of the on-board software products, having the opportunity for involvement across the wider product development. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 8th August 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JP1 #LI-Onsite
Javascript with Agile Software Engineer - Central London

Javascript and Agile Software Developer – Central London The Client Developer will be responsible for the development and delivery of all client side aspects of our product, developing new features and launching new platforms. A successful candidate will have a proven ability in delivering customer facing JavaScript applications, in an Agile software development environment and a passion for building a world class product. As part of the tech team, you will play a lead role in this by designing and building world leading streaming services across web, mobile and TV platforms, working on new feature releases and evolving the next phase of our application framework. With a rapidly expanding company; growth within the team and opportunities to lead engineering initiatives are abundant. We need people who want to help us build a strong engineering culture and a fun, vibrant workplace. You will deliver high quality, robust and testable code adhering to internal engineering procedures, code conventions and development methodologies. Contribute to comprehensive documentation that supports the development and support lifecycles. Work to continually improve software deployment to ensure iterative releases and rapid deployment of updates to our customers across all platforms. Mentoring and supporting other developers with their day-to-day work. Monitor system performance and resolve any issues or failures in staging or production environments. Must have experience with JavaScript (vanilla JS, prototypes, scoping, design patterns, memory profiling). Track record of successful software delivery through all phases of development, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. Working knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns and extreme programming. Familiar with build automation and continuous integration 3Ability to write unit tests using JavaScript in a common library such as Jasmine. Any experience of the following sills would be pretty handy: Node.js or other programming languages Cross-platform development preferable on smart TV and consoles Development of a high-profile digital video service Test driven development Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes Experience of working in an Agile software development environment. Contract duration will be 6 months. Location is Central London. Please send your CV to us urgently for this contract assignment in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.
Software Engineer (Cloud)

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime. Our roles are only available if you hold a UK Security Clearance and are a sole UK National due to the secure nature of the project. You will either hold a higher level clearance or be willing to obtain it. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. The position is suitable for some office or home-based work but due to the secure access of systems, this position will require onsite attendance in Gloucester. Opportunity to be at the forefront of a large-scale cloud transformation programme. A collaborative, hands-on environment where your input will directly impact project success. Supportive team culture with scope for upskilling and development in cloud technologies.
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