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Job Vacancy Lead Software Developer OutSystems - CPS - G7

United Kingdom

Government Digital & Data

Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
£56k-75k
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Published on 08/08/2025

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Job description

Your roles and responsibilities :

  • You have an in-depth technical understanding of Outsystems (low code platform) and coach and mentor others in its use. Proficient in a range of development tools and skills appropriate to your specialism, you are a committed learner who pivots to new skills as the technology ecosystem evolves.

  • You advocate a modern standards approach to software development, including test-driven development (TDD), automated testing, continuous integration, pair programming, code review, and version control.

  • You inform the overarching strategy and define decision-making processes as part of the wider Technical Leadership group within Software Engineering.

  • You create, manage, and continuously improve programmes of development using agile principles and methodologies to deliver specific business solutions, through multi-disciplinary, highly skilled teams that utilise both CPS and supplier resources.

  • You write code for complex projects, break down barriers for teams, handle escalations, and plan at a high level while also diving into the detail to make things happen when needed.

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Candidate profile

Person specification

To be eligible to apply for this job you should have :

Essential Experience -

  • Have a minimum of 5 years Outsystems experience

  • Have experience operating in API driven architectures

It is desirable that you have the below experience but this is not required to apply: 

  • Computer science degree or similar. 

  • Outsystems certifications

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving

  • Managing a Quality Service

  • Leadership

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • We ask you to complete a technical assessment as part of the recruitment process for this role, this will take place before the behaviours section of the interview .

Working environment

Location

Please note that this post can be based in any location within England and Wales, where a CPS office is located. Whilst it’s an expectation of the role to travel to CPS locations as per business needs, CPS is disability confident employer and all reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with Equality Act of 2010.

About the jobJob summary

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for low-code innovation? Join the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) as a Lead OutSystems Developer and play a pivotal role in transforming justice through technology.

In this role, you lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications using the OutSystems platform. You work closely with cross-functional teams to modernise critical systems, improve user experiences, and ensure scalable, secure solutions that support the CPS’s mission.

As a technical leader, you guide a team of developers, champion best practices in low-code development, and drive continuous improvement across the software lifecycle. You also collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders to shape the roadmap and deliver impactful digital services.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is ready to influence the future of digital justice.

As part of this role, you undertake direct line management responsibilities.

The Crown Prosecution Service is based in England and Wales. If you’re applying for this role and live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you must let us know when accepting this offer as you need permission to work from your home address if hybrid working is part of your role. There’s no guarantee that we will grant this approval.  

You must be aged 16 before starting in this role. The start date is expected to be 8-12 weeks after the application deadline.   

London, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
Corporate / Direct Employer
Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government, creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Government Digital and Data professionals benefit from cross-government events and learning. From webinars from the world’s leading innovators to digital upskilling sessions.They enhance our professionals’ skills and capabilities, which ultimately enables them to be a part of the world-leading advancements in digital transformation and government innovation.

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