16640 - Senior Software Developer

Ministry of Justice UK

National, GB
£58,511 - £65,329; london salary range is £63,343 ...
On-site
Java and spring boot backend services
Node.js frontend services
Power platform low-code development
As a Senior Software Developer at HMCTS, you will work with a wide range of stakeholders to innovate and radically transform public services through smarter use of technology

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Software Developer at HMCTS, you will work with a wide range of stakeholders to innovate and radically transform public services through smarter use of technology.
  • The role requires experience in building scalable enterprise applications using Java, strong frontend proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks, and a solid grasp of RESTful API design and relational database architecture.
  • HMCTS offers a range of benefits including annual leave, pension schemes, training and development opportunities, and access to employee-run networks.

Matching Summary

As a Senior Software Developer at HMCTS, you will work with a wide range of stakeholders to innovate and radically transform public services through smarter use of technology.

Salary

£58,511 - £65,329; London salary range is £63,343 - £70,725; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Java and Spring Boot backend services
  • Node.js frontend services
  • Power Platform low-code development
  • Jenkins CI/CD
  • Kubernetes and Docker
  • Azure infrastructure
  • Terraform infrastructure as code
  • Postgres and Redis databases
  • GOV.UK Design System
  • Test-driven development
  • code reviews
  • user stories
  • Security Clearance (SC) level

Nice-to-have

  • flexible working arrangements
  • inclusive culture
  • opinion valued
  • mentor junior colleagues
  • technical expertise sharing
  • Disability Confident employer

Key Requirements

  • Experience in building scalable enterprise applications using Java
  • Strong frontend proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks
  • Solid grasp of RESTful API design and relational database architecture
  • Proficiency in cloud-native architecture including infrastructure as code
  • Knowledge of the full development lifecycle, including CI/CD, authentication, and system monitoring
  • Leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of mentoring junior engineers
  • Experience utilising DevOps practices and containerisation tools
  • Security-first mindset, with the ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
  • Resident in the UK for at least 5 years for SC clearance

Work Rights

UK national, national of the Republic of Ireland

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