Job position Senior Software Developer .net - DfE - G7
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As a Senior Software Developer, you will:
lead and provide technical support for a group of developers within a multi-disciplinary team, sometimes including line management
develop software within the C# .NET technology stack to agreed standards
build automated tests to support our continuous deployment processes
create and sustain modern development standards, practices and techniques for our development community
work with the development community to ensure we build sustainable digital products
support the ongoing optimisation of automated integration processes
advocate user-centric, agile approaches which focus on rapid, effective delivery of high-quality digital services
support, coach and mentor less experienced developers and help them integrate into teams
transform government into a modern, agile development centre by embedding practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration & delivery
triage and lead support of software issues within projects you are familiar with
support sharing of methods and technologies across teams, government, and the industry by participating in and organising community events
help build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture across the development community, growing awareness, and balance.
Candidate profile
Essential Criteria:
Strong practical experience of software development using C# .NET along with HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Experience leading within technical teams to deliver user-focused services in an agile environment
Strong experience of good software development practices such as Test-Driven Development, CI/CD, and DevOps as well as modern development workflows, ideally using GitHub, and experience implementing software design concepts such as OOD, SOLID and design patterns
Strong experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs or other loosely coupled architectures such microservices
Strong understanding of web application security and experience applying it
Experience in sharing knowledge, coaching others, and working in a diverse and inclusive multi-disciplinary team
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Working environment
Coventry CV1 2WT, Darlington DL1 5QE, Manchester M1 2WD, Newcastle NE1 8QH, Nottingham NG2 1AW, Sheffield S1 2FJ
Please note – Newcastle and Nottingham currently have site controls in place. Therefore, this location option is only available to existing DfE employees already assigned to this office location.
These are exciting times at the Department for Education. In 2025 we'll continue to build more user-centred digital services for all our users, children, adults, and those in social care.
As a senior software developer, you will be part of a team responsible for developing and supporting scalable, secure, and high-quality user-centric digital services. Working with senior colleagues, you will lead team members on the design and build of digital services and will work closely with colleagues within multidisciplinary agile teams, that focus on delivering work iteratively and at pace. You will innovate to radically transform how public services are delivered and improved.
If you are successful, you will be working in the Solution Delivery Team within our Technology Directorate. We work on central repeatable tools that will form the backbone of the Departments services going forward. We have repeatable engines for API Management and Eligibility checking as well as other services in the pipeline that will be key to the future Department Tech Strategy. It’s an exciting area to work in with an established team.
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Senior Software Developer .net - DfE - G7
Government Digital & Data
