Senior Software Engineer

1 week ago


Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job Summary

Join us at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) - we welcome applications from all, particularly those not well represented in our team. We value diversity and ensure equal opportunities for everyone. The recruitment process is anonymous to guarantee fairness.

Role Title: SEO

Grade: SEO

Salary: From £40,808 to £57,400

We follow an enhanced Capability-Based Pay Framework, offering a Digital and Data allowance.

The base pay is £40,808, and the role includes an additional Digital and Data allowance of up to £16,592 based on your skills and experience.

Our new Capability-Based Pay Framework starts on 1st August 2024.

If you're excited about working with cutting-edge technologies and reaching 50 million users, then we're expanding our team and want to hear from you.

As part of our commitment to supporting our staff, we provide a high-spec Macbook and help you attain certifications in AWS and Java. You'll also have the freedom and support to excel in your role and enhance your skill set continuously.

Job Description

At DVLA, we deliver digital services to the UK public and industry, maintaining vehicle and driver records. We're looking for individuals to join our agile, cloud, and technical department, driving technological innovation to introduce new advancements. Operating on a modern cloud platform, we use leading technologies like serverless, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Within our teams, we foster a friendly engineering community, prioritizing a balanced work life. We focus on efficient and secure software and infrastructure usage.

Our current projects include:

Modernizing drivers and vehicles servicesDeveloping new services like a customer portal, mobile digital driving license, and identity platformOperating the DVLA digital payment serviceEnhancing key driving license services for digital transactions

In our core services, you will work with Java, SpringBoot, and tools like OpenAPI. No specific Java experience is required - just a passion for creating clean, secure, and maintainable applications in an object-oriented language.

Individuals working on the front-end will develop applications and components using Ruby on Rails and React, contributing to far-reaching, user-friendly front-end systems.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to:

Meeting customer requirements within the project's technical frameworkAgile software developmentApplication SupportCollaborating with business analysts and agile delivery managers on user storiesSome testing dutiesMentoring junior developers in the team

Keen to learn more about the role and the DVLA digital team? Join our familiarization session on Wednesday, 12th June at 12:30 PM.

Additional Information

This role is in Swansea, following a hybrid work model allowing flexible working between home and the office, enhancing collaboration and ongoing support with colleagues.

You are expected to spend at least 60% of your work time at DVLA. Full-time, part-time, and job-sharing applicants are welcome. Full-time roles have 37 hours per week, with flexibility based on business needs.

Person Specification

Experience in software engineering across multiple projects with various modern technologiesPassion for back-end, front-end development, security, or serverless technologyCompetence in modern CI/CD tools and languages like Java, Ruby, C#, HTML, PythonEffective communication with peers and business partners

We strive for a supportive workplace at DVLA, providing dignity, respect, and tailored support for individual needs through staff-run network groups.

Working for the DVLA Digital Team

At DVLA, digital innovation impacts millions of people, making our roads safer. Join our transformative digital services and be part of a meaningful change.

Discover more about opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA by checking our available resources.

Due to business evolutions, vacancies may arise throughout the year, and a reserve list may be created for future demands.

Behaviours

Assessment of these behaviours occur during the selection process:

Delivering at Pace

Technical Skills

Assessment of these technical skills happen during selection:

Benefits

Passionate, reliable, and eager for personal and professional growth, we support your development through various training opportunities and benefits ensuring a work-life balance and career advancement.

Tailored learning and development programsFlexible working environment promoting work-life balanceInclusive culture with diverse staff communitiesEmployer contributions and clear career frameworksOn-site gym, nursery, and other facilitiesGenerous holiday allowance and additional benefits
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