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The Level 4 Software Developer/Engineer Apprenticeship at HMRC offers an exceptional opportunity to begin your technology career within the public sector. This role combines hands-on software development experience with structured learning, enabling you to contribute to critical government digital services whilst developing your professional skills. you’ll work alongside experienced developers on innovative projects that directly impact millions of citizens and businesses across the UK. As an apprentice, you’ll be involved in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that support HMRC's core functions. This includes working on modern digital platforms, contributing to system improvements, and participating in the full software development lifecycle. The role provides exposure to various technologies and methodologies used in large-scale government systems. The position offers a supportive learning environment where you’ll receive mentorship from senior colleagues whilst pursuing formal qualifications. you’ll have opportunities to work across different projects and teams, gaining broad experience in software development practices, quality assurance, and user-focused design principles. This apprenticeship is designed to provide a solid foundation for a long-term career in technology within the Civil Service, with clear progression pathways and ongoing development opportunities. you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team committed to delivering excellent public services through innovative technology solutions. Breakdown of Apprenticeship: You'll have round-the-clock support from managers, coaches, fellow apprentices, and the Data Analyst community. With experienced mentors guiding your journey, you'll master the latest best practices while forming meaningful connections. With 20% time reserved for training, you'll earn while progressing towards completion of an 18–24-month apprenticeship. Important to Know: A condition of your employment is the successful completion of your apprenticeship within the expected duration of 18 months. Failure to meet this requirement may result in HMRC removing you from the Apprenticeship Programme and/or terminating your employment. Your training requirements and probation period will run concurrently. If you do not successfully complete your probation and/or the apprenticeship—where it is a specific requirement of your role—your employment with HMRC may be subject to termination. Your manager will provide you with further details about the training programme, including the structure of assessments and, where applicable, the number of permitted attempts to pass, if they have not already done so. To assess your eligibility for the apprenticeship, QA, our approved learning provider will conduct some initial checks before HMRC can confirm your successful offer onto this apprenticeship. This will require HMRC sharing your contact details with the learning provider who will contact you directly. Information is gathered in accordance with the Education and Skills Funding Authority (ESFA) guidance. Please note that candidates who are successful at interview will be placed on a temporary hold status. This is to allow our QA to complete their owen internal checks. Once these checks have been successfully completed and passed, the candidates will then proceed to complete their pre-employment checks with HMRC.

JDA Software Enterprise Architect We have a new opportunity for a Enterprise Architect role which is a remote opportunity so candidates can work from any location but must be technically strong. Should have the supply chain, expertise. This is a Technical role for someone like a Senior Manager/Director level role to be the Enterprise Architect on a project of work with our client to sort out their architecture for their supply chain. Specifically it is the supply chain from the warehousing operations and downstream from there to customers. The Client has JDA Software at the moment but are looking to re-architect the whole space. The ideal candidate would have 10 – 15 years of architecture experience and have warehousing/ supply chain experience in their background as well. Should have strong communication skills and technical acumen to and be able to suggest & develop/implement new suitable technology stack. Rate for this assignment will be in the range £400 pd to £750 pd. The duration for this role will be 3 months initially. Please send your CV to us for this assignment in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Dans le cadre d’un programme de transformation d’envergure, un acteur majeur du secteur public en Suisse romande souhaite être accompagné sur la conduite du changement sur une durée de 5 ans, à raison d’environ 180 jours par an. La première année de la mission est dédiée à une phase structurante comprenant l’analyse d’impact organisationnelle, humaine et opérationnelle, la définition de la stratégie globale de conduite du changement, ainsi que l’élaboration des plans détaillés de changement, de formation et de communication. Les années 2 à 5 porteront sur l’accompagnement opérationnel à l’exécution de ces plans, le pilotage des actions de change, la coordination avec les parties prenantes, l’ajustement des dispositifs en fonction des retours terrain et la sécurisation de l’appropriation durable des transformations par les équipes.

As a senior network engineer you would be expected to have a good working knowledge of the following network technologies: Cisco ASA Palo Alto Firewalls Big IP (F5) Network Protocols Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions, (i.e. VMWare, Azure) Oversee IT operations that protect millions A natural-born leader, you’ll help develop a team of engineers – from setting direction, to coaching individuals, and driving high performance. Balancing people management with hands-on technical work, you’ll manage and prioritise day-to-day tasks while ensuring requirements are met and incidents are resolved quickly. Where issues are complex or unprecedented, you’ll bring your expertise and initiative to find solutions that stick. You’ll work closely with project managers, developers, incident, and problem managers, as well as external suppliers, translating technical terminology and building trusted relationships. Whether optimising systems, escalating service issues, or producing high and low-level documentation, you’ll communicate clearly and with authority. Always looking for ways to improve, you’ll spot patterns, address recurring issues, and recommend process enhancements that raise the standard of technical services. You’ll mentor junior colleagues, share your expertise, and support senior engineers when needed – all while maintaining your own professional growth, keeping pace with the latest technologies and best practices. Bring your technical expertise to support essential public operations You’re confident working in secure, complex environments and bring a strong background in networking and infrastructure. From firewalls to cloud platforms, you’re comfortable designing, configuring, and supporting solutions that keep systems resilient. Detail matters to you. Whether you’re managing protocols or troubleshooting across networks, you’ll bring precision and reliability to everything you do. You’re also comfortable producing documentation, reporting on key performance measures, and sharing your knowledge with others. Adaptable, proactive, and always developing your skills, you’ll bring both technical expertise and leadership to everything you do. The support you need to grow your career Working with us, you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of, and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do and all you need. All our employees have to be security cleared to the highest level, so you’ll need to undergo a comprehensive vetting process before joining. Some of these roles require SC and some will require DV vetting. You can find out more about vetting on our website. And if you have a specific preference you can outline this on your application form. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners Delivering best-in-class solutions Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters Implement innovative fixes, even when they haven’t been previously attempted As a member of our exceptional team, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our infrastructure solutions running smoothly. Whether responding to incidents and rectifying technical problems, or identifying where performance could be optimised and security risks could be minimised, you’ll be ready to implement resolutions – while always ensuring your customers are receiving the highest quality service. There won’t always be an obvious solution if a problem hasn’t arisen before, but this is a unique chance to work with a skilled team and consult with specialists in order to resolve problems quickly and efficiently. Identifying patterns and trends in repeat issues and faults and determining the changes that need to be made, you’ll have the chance to develop your expertise every single day. Teamwork will be central to your success here, as you’ll be managing relationships with customers, external teams and suppliers, plus you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the department to explore innovative approaches to configuring, installing and reconfiguring our database and related products. That means you’ll be translating architect’s drawings, diagrams and data flows, and you’ll ensure less experienced colleagues are learning from you as you do so. With the ability to create, assess and update technical and functional documentation, you’ll relish the chance to maintain your own professional development and introduce the latest technologies to the team. Protect the UK’s interests by minimising security risks and optimising performance With significant experience in an agile ITIL environment including supporting systems operations in an enterprise setting, you’ll hold expert Microsoft product certifications. A practitioner-level knowledge of programming and supporting hardware, software and Cloud systems will be important, and you will have a proven track record of providing effective solutions in a high-pressured team. It’s therefore possible that you’ll come from a similarly security-focused background such as the MOD or equivalent. Bringing experience within Azure/AWS cloud deliverables. Having an overall administrative knowledge working in a cloud environment. Essential experience having worked with various monitoring applications and reporting tools. Having core skills in general infrastructure knowledge and understanding with networking principle understanding. Having experience with Backup solutions such as VEEAM Essential experience in AD/WINTEL such as DNS, Group Policy, PKI certificate authentication Bringing an analytical mindset to every challenge, you’ll be well-versed in problem and incident management, so you will be capable of drafting and interpreting professional and technical documents. A good understanding of change and release management is essential, and it would be desirable if you have experience of working within other ITIL4 environments. Pursue your goals in an organisation like no other But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at All our employees have to be security cleared to the highest level, so you’ll need to undergo a comprehensive vetting process before joining. Some of these roles require SC and some will require DV vetting. You can find out more about vetting on our website. And if you have a specific preference you can outline this on your application form. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best-in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for the UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform, no matter the task, they’re on hand to provide support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners Delivering best-in-class solutions Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters Deliver and integrate world-class software for our global customers When you join our collaborative and creative team of software developers, it will be your task to design, code, test, correct and document large programmes and modifications from supplied specifications, and provide costs, timescales and estimate the resources required to effect change. Using all your skills as you collaborate with our clients and users on the content and appearance of complex web pages, we’ll also expect you to create and test pages with specified content and layout, and develop web interfaces to new or existing applications. You’ll have a number of other important responsibilities – these include analysing data requirements to establish, modify or maintain object and data models, evaluating potential solutions and demonstrating, installing and commissioning the selected products. Using application management software and tools to collect performance statistics to ensure targets are met, you’ll perform essential maintenance and identify and resolve any problems you encounter. In addition, you’ll maintain your knowledge of specific technical specialisms, use this to execute a range of specific tasks, and provide detailed advice regarding their application. Use all your specialist development skills as you help defend the UK’s interests With Agile and ITIL Foundation level qualifications or relevant practical experience in a similar role to this one, you should hold Microsoft role-based certification and be skilled at working with technologies in a secure enterprise environment. It’s also important that you possess well developed knowledge of database concepts, architectures, software and facilities such as ServiceNow Studio,Business Rules, Client Scripts, UI Policies, UI Actions,Flow Designer / Workflow Editor, Service Catalog & Request Management, CMDB (Configuration Management Database),Performance Analytics & Reporting and Security & ACLs, have a good understanding of object and data modelling techniques and design principles. Skills and in depth knowledge of the below are essential: It goes without saying that you’ll have excellent numerical and analytical skills, and extensive knowledge of relevant programming languages such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, REST/SOAP APIs, SQL and JSON/XML . In addition, subject matter expertise in a key technology, tool or product would be desirable, as would experience of working in a variety of ITIL3 environments and ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) and ServiceNow Certified Application Developer Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we’re always looking to improve – just like you. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Security Checked (SC) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

We are seeking experienced Enterprise Architects to play a key leadership role within our organisation. As an Enterprise Architect, you will work across various levels to translate business strategy into actionable change and technical delivery. Senior Enterprise Architects will also support lead architects in shaping, aligning, and driving the organisation's strategic direction, ensuring it is effectively developed, agreed upon, and implemented. Responsibilities Network and communicate with stakeholders across domains or enterprises Identify opportunities for improvement Support a community or team Use emerging technologies and approaches Play an active part in the team and understand how to deliver the team’s objectives to meet organisational goals Identify influences or risks For more information on the Enterprise Architect profession please see the Government Digital and Data Framework; Note this post requires infrequent travel to other UK sites and attendance at evening conference calls.

You will be working closely with our Data Engineering team as an ambassador for the best in flexible data architecture in Digital Services and across DfTc supporting the business in develop their data ambitions. You can assess complex data issues and inform and influence senior stakeholders in a non-technical manner. You will have a pro-active approach to problem solving and be creative in delivering data solutions that both fix problems and move DfT towards a better managed, cost-effective digital future. You will be responsible for overseeing multiple (sometimes concurrent) due diligence and mobilisation projects that will be required to ensure passenger rail services continue in the public sector. This involves working with a large number of stakeholders to gather a wide range of information regarding the operations of Train Operating Companies (TOCs), and ensuring that all legal, regulatory, contractual, commercial and operational requirements are in place. Your objective is to manage transfers of private sector rail companies into the public sector (DfT Operator, DFTO) with no impact to train operators staff, supplier and customers. Working as part of a talented team, you will: Be responsible for all data architecture within DfT providing designs for a number of data solutions and understanding the interdependencies between different data stacks. Shape and deliver DfT’s data architecture strategy, roadmap and plans ensuring the underlying data architecture supports the goals of the organisation and government overall. Lead and develop DfTc’s data architecture to support a growing data eco-system with multiple analyst users and third-party builders. Influence data decisions throughout policy lifecycles through demonstrating technology value, risk and opportunity. Develop data solutions aligned to business need, business capability, and the DfTc digital and technology strategy. Manage a range of staff and 3rd parties to design repeatable data solutions aligned to your vision for data architecture ensuring an enterprise approach is adopted. Supporting key business stakeholders by providing technical assurance/governance at boards such as the Architecture Change Board. In return, we offer you: an inclusive and welcoming working environment so you can feel comfortable to be yourself at work a chance to work in a high-performing team at the leading edge of government digital service design excellent personal development industry-leading pension and employee benefits package For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

As a Senior Interaction Designer at DBT, you will be at the forefront of creating intuitive, accessible, and engaging digital experiences that meet user needs and align with government standards. Working in multidisciplinary teams alongside researchers, developers, content designers, and product managers, you’ll design services that are simple, clear, and effective. You’ll use evidence-based design to solve complex problems, ensuring that services work seamlessly across channels and devices. Your work will directly impact how businesses and citizens interact with government services, making them easier and faster to use. We are committed to supporting your professional growth. You’ll have access to the DDaT Capability Framework, mentoring, and a thriving design community across government. From advanced training in interaction design and prototyping to opportunities to lead on high-profile projects, you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills and share best practice. You’ll also benefit from flexible working, inclusive culture, and collaboration with experts who value design excellence. Main responsibilities You will: Design clear, usable, and accessible digital interfaces across multiple channels (web, apps, conversational interfaces). Lead interaction design activities for complex services, ensuring designs meet user needs and government standards. Create prototypes and design patterns to test ideas, communicate concepts, and ensure consistency and scalability. Use research and analytics to understand user needs, identify service failures, and iterate designs. Work effectively in a multidisciplinary, agile environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities. Champion accessibility and inclusion, ensuring designs meet legal requirements and consider emerging technologies. Collaborate with designers across teams and departments, reviewing work and developing shared patterns. Engage stakeholders through workshops and co-design activities, promoting user-centred design principles. Within DBT this role is known as Senior Interaction Designer

ACCROCHE SI TU SAIS BÂTIR DES INFRASTRUCTURES SOLIDES ET LES PROTÉGER DANS LE CLOUD, CETTE ANNONCE EST FAITE POUR TOI CE QUE TU RECHERCHES : Piloter des projets d’infrastructure, de cloud et de cybersécurité à forte valeur stratégique Concevoir et déployer des environnements performants, résilients et sécurisés Relever des défis techniques dans des organisations complexes et critiques Donner un nouveau souffle à ta carrière Alors nous avons la mission idéale pour toi Au sein d’un acteur majeur du secteur , tu dirigeras : Définition des architectures techniques et choix des solutions, tu réaliseras Pilotage des projets d’évolution et de migration d’infrastructure, tu coordonneras Supervision des déploiements et mises en production, tu assureras Mise en œuvre des mesures de sécurité et des plans de continuité, tu garantirás Gestion des budgets, des plannings et des ressources projets, tu piloteras Suivi des performances et gouvernance avec les parties prenantes, tu impulseras Veille technologique et intégration des innovations Cloud et Cyber, tu animeras QUI TU ES : Diplômé(e) de la formation qui va bien Expérience de ans minimum en gestion de projets d’infrastructure, cloud et sécurité IT Maîtrise des environnements cloud et cybersécurité : Bonne connaissance des infrastructures réseaux, serveurs, virtualisation et stockage À l’aise avec les méthodologies de gestion de projet et les outils de pilotage : AU-DELÀ DES COMPÉTENCES TECHNIQUES, TU ES / AS : Vision stratégique : tu sais aligner les infrastructures sur les besoins métier Pragmatique : tu proposes des solutions fiables, sécurisées et évolutives Autonome : tu pilotes des projets techniques de bout en bout Communicant(e) : tu sais fédérer des équipes pluridisciplinaires autour d’un objectif commun Méthodique : tu structures et documentes chaque étape avec rigueur Réactif(ve) : tu sais gérer les imprévus et garantir la continuité de service Pédagogue : tu accompagnes la montée en compétence des équipes techniques Orienté(e) résultat : tu sécurises et optimises la production IT à long terme

Enterprise Architect - Supply Chain We have a new opportunity for a Enterprise Architect role which is a remote opportunity so candidates can work from any location but must be technically strong. Should have the supply chain, expertise. This is a Technical role for someone like a Senior Manager/Director level role to be the Enterprise Architect on a project of work with our client to sort out the architecture for their supply chain. Specifically it is the supply chain from the warehousing operations and downstream from there to customers. The Client has JDA Software at the moment but are looking to re-architect the whole space. The ideal candidate would have 10 - 15 years of architecture experience and have warehousing/ supply chain experience in their background as well. Should have strong communication skills and technical acumen to and be able to suggest & develop/implement new suitable technology stack. Rate for this assignment will be in the range £400 pd to £750 pd. The duration for this role will be 3 months initially. Please send your CV to us for this assignment in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

As a technical leader within Core Information Services, you will shape and oversee network solutions critical to Defence’s digital capabilities. You’ll play a key role in advancing the Next Generation Communications Network (NGCN) Programme—a major Government project—and you’ll drive the design and delivery of a secure, modern enterprise network that connects sensors, effectors, and decision-makers across military and business domains. NGCN is a cornerstone of the Digital Backbone for Defence, and your expertise will be key to achieving the You’ll provide technical direction through governance forums and serve as the primary escalation point for complex challenges. Your remit spans the full spectrum of network technologies, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, data centres, software-defined networks, telephony, mobile solutions, unified communications, and management platforms—alongside robust security and remote access across all classifications, supporting global Operations. Responsibilities Serve as subject matter expert for network architects across the team Accountable for the NGCN network designs and architectures Champion new technologies and innovative solutions in support of the Act as point of escalation for complex network challenges and technical issues Communicate complex network concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders Coach and mentor network architects

The Lead Specialist Engineer will work within the Specialist Identity and Access Management Team. The team operates an automation discipline which is managed by a Senior Identity and Access Management Architect. The Lead Specialist Engineer will work with the other team members, who between them will work within specified technical specialties and provide technical expertise in the configuration, implementation and automation of relevant technical areas. Automation is the cornerstone of all work undertaken by the team, this role will focus heavily on developing and maintaining automated processes that underpin key technologies that are supported by the Identity & Access Management Team; Identity Lifecyle Windows PowerShell Active Directory Azure Active Directory \ Entra ID DNS Group Policy Azure Administration DHCP Microsoft Certification Authority PKI End User operating System security policy SQL Microsoft Defender MBAM Azure DevOps The Lead Specialist Engineer will also have experience of administering as many of the above as possible. Your main responsibilities will include: To assist the Senior Security Architect and the Identity and Access Management Team in ensuring that Security and Identity automation services are working, documented and reliable. Administration of user accounts for network access, including creation of accounts, modification of user permissions, and removal of accounts of staff leaving the Agency. Ensuring the provision of support and service to all customers during scheduled hours. Undertake Appropriate system and service Monitoring and Auditing to ensure service state and availability. To maintain awareness of technical developments in Security and Identity Management with a view to providing advice to the Senior Security Architect on suitable technical strategies for UKHSA. To conduct such work as directed by line management consistently with departmental standards and to agreed time scales. To comply with Departmental requirements for staff management activities, including the reporting of all absences and completion of Performance Development processes. Daily operational duties will include: Incident and Request management via ITSM suite. Management and Monitoring of existing IAM automation services, predominately focusing on Microsoft PowerShell and Graph API. Development, Test and Release of additional Automation services following DevOps principals. Maintain Git repositories for IAM services. Ongoing alignment of services to best practices with Cyber Security. This is not an exhaustive list.

Skills and Experience: Sound knowledge in Java for development of enterprise and public facing applications Strong automation skills at both the service and UI level Experience in working with developers to plan and design automation test frameworks and test suites. Sound knowledge of HTTP, at least one web development framework (for example Spring or Jersey), Angular (React or Vue.js may be considered) and JavaScript Sound knowledge of at least one RDBMS (PostgreSQL or similar), XML and JSON Sound knowledge in a wide range of technologies and libraries used in an enterprise, such as logging and monitoring, ORM, authentication/authorisation, cloud hosting environments, systems integration, source control, package management etc Experience of working with modern tools (docker, k8s, infrastructure as code) and techniques Experience of mentoring, coaching or leading other Developers in Test Experience of performance testing or performance monitoring tools Experience of designing and implementing non-functional tests that will ensure there is coverage of NFRs - specifically performance Strong experience of working with delivery teams using Scrum or Kanban techniques Experience of working closely with the Ops team to help specify test environments Takes an active interest in the testing community via blogs, forums, and conferences You will also want to make a positive impact on the communities we serve You are looking for new technical and leadership challenges You thrive when you work as part of a team You enjoy learning and helping others You hold yourself and others to a high standard You solve problems in a systematic way Key responsibilities: Establish, monitor, and maintain automated testing. Amending, refactoring, and documenting Automation code to build and maintain automated frameworks, and as required leading on these activities. Adhere to internal process and procedures, promoting and advising others which software development testing standards/processes/procedures apply. Improve existing test automation or design more efficient ways of testing. You will look to improve existing test code or design tests that are faster or more comprehensive relative to existing tests. Monitor builds and trends across the teams (i.e., sauce lab fails, performance degradation, security issues etc.) Take a test-driven approach to software development, write complex automation test scripts, and participate in testing. Participate in code reviews of own work and lead code reviews of colleagues' work. Support Infrastructure testing and OAT and DevOps maintenance activities Constantly seek to learn and further develop your skills as required for your role. Monitor changes in the tech stack you use and alert on any major changes affecting our software. Adhere to industry's best practices, produce well-engineered modern products and guide others to do so in a highly competently manner. Plan the testing on sets of related stories and coordinate integration tasks across systems. Contribute to selection of the software development approach (plan-driven, iterative/agile etc.) for projects. Identify process optimisation opportunities with guidance and support activities to improve the testing process. Choose the most appropriate from a variety of methods of prototyping, actively solicit prototypes with others. Support and maintain software as required, including in the live environment. Use modern tools to identify, troubleshoot and fix faults effectively and thoroughly. Package and deploy software built. Some activities may be outside the core office hours (in-line with the organisation's policy for OOH). Translate user stories to a proposed design and develop software to meet user needs. Collaborate with user researchers, represent users internally and champion user research to focus on all users. Define, analyse, plan, forecast, measure, maintain and improve all aspects of the availability of services. Control and manage service availability to meet the needs of the business in a cost-effective manner. This includes managing the capability, functionality, and sustainability of service components (for example, hardware, software, network resources and software/infrastructure as a service). Design systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. Take designs through the required governance. Review designs of others to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. Identify, record and escalate tech debt and medium-level risks. Define the integration build. Coordinate build activities across systems and undertake and support integration testing activities. Guide and advise others on technical areas of testing, modern development standards and approaches to understand user stories. Coach and mentor more junior colleagues. Lead on and participate in recruitment as required. Participate in and lead on procurement activities as required. Application process: will be used to assess and score your application during the sift, and interview. Experience – As demonstrated in your application form. Technical – Coding task and interview. If successful, you will move on to the interview stage, which will include an extension exercise to the coding task you submit in your Personal Statement Coding Task When submitting your application please complete the following coding task and provide a link to the repository: Please note the Civil Service application process is name-blind, so ensure that the repository containing your code does not include any personal information that would identify you. Technical – As demonstrated at interview. During the interview, you will be assessed against the Capability Framework. Capability Skill 1: Development process optimisation Capability Skill 2: Information security Capability Skill 3: Modern development standards Capability Skill 4: Programming and build (software engineering) HMCTS Coding Challenge Behaviours – You will be required to provide evidence of the following key behaviours at Level 4. Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Level of Clearance - To apply for this role, you will be required to successfully complete Security Clearance (SC) level as a condition of appointment: Technical Skills HMCTS Coding Challenge: Please complete the coding task below. In your personal statement, describe your Software developer in Test experience, explain your approach to the task, and provide a link to your code repository Please note the Civil Service application process is name-blind, so ensure that the repository containing your code does not include any personal information that would identify you.

Lead the way in shaping the test and quality assurance strategy for Digital Payment Services (DPS), driving continuous improvement at scale. Embed quality from the start, ensuring every solution whether built in-house or integrated from industry-leading providers meets the highest standards. Set the bar for excellence by refining test frameworks, tools and automation pipelines to deliver faster without compromising quality. Champion a culture of quality, inspiring teams to adopt best practices and embrace continuous improvement. Guide and mentor talented QA engineers across manual and automation disciplines, helping them grow and succeed. Be the expert voice on QA and regulatory requirements, influencing key forums and strategic decisions. Own the metrics that matter, tracking and reporting on quality performance to demonstrate impact. Collaborate across the board, working with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration and full test coverage throughout the lifecycle. Lead defect management, driving best practice from identification to resolution. Stay ahead of the curve, bringing fresh ideas and emerging technologies into our QA approach.

As a Lead Service Designer at DBT you will identify gaps and opportunities in existing services as well as look for opportunities to create new ones. Working in a user centred multidisciplinary team alongside researchers, developers, and other designers, you’ll bring a wide view of the landscape as well as be the voice of the user and business. You'll collaborate with product managers and service owners to help understand and communicate the complexities of our services. You will create visions, strategies, and roadmaps to help guide teams and stakeholders while documenting holistic user journeys to communicate and help make and understand key decisions. We’re looking for someone who will be able to analyse existing services to understand pain and failure points as well as actively promoting good design rational with the team and to stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes. To be effective in this position, you will need to understand the needs of users and stakeholders and be able to communicate this in an engaging way, whether this is by creating prototypes to test an idea and inspire the team and stakeholders or creating design patterns that can be used across our services to ensure consistency and scalability. Main responsibilities You will: Understand and advocate for user needs, ensuring services are designed to meet them. Lead communication with colleagues across DBT to define user journeys and articulate product visions. Engage and manage stakeholder needs, driving the communication of insights and strategies to senior stakeholders and management. Track user interactions across boundaries, create user journeys to highlight pain points and improvements, and design systems across multiple services, ensuring simple and evidence-based outcomes. Demonstrate expertise in service design, helping others understand its value, and lead evidence-based design direction. Create high-quality deliverables like personas, experience maps, and service blueprints. Lead on the analysis of research findings, identify improvement opportunities, and communicate design solutions that address user needs and business outcomes and use prototyping methods to share ideas with real users and encourage collaboration. Bring the team and stakeholders along the journey, ensuring feedback is incorporated, and act as an authority on service design, managing, training, and mentoring other designers, leading the capability and promotion of service design within the department and across government. Identify cost-saving opportunities while implementing best practice service design, promoting best practice and build a collaborative culture within the Service Design team.