Software Developer Low Code
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Government Digital and Data (GDD) Profession Capability Framework and Success Profiles Frameworks. Using GDD we will then determine if you will be paid an additional allowance, on top of your basic salary. This role is within the Technical Job Family, is a Software Developer role at Developer level, but carries the title Software Developer within DTS., We're seeking a Low Code Software Developer with the ability to develop and deploy high-quality enterprise-grade low code solutions. As a Software Developer at HMCTS you will work with a wide range of stakeholders such as user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, delivery managers and digital architects, all of whom share a vision for making better government through smarter use of technology. You will innovate to radically transform public services for the better.
Examples of products can be found in our GitHub repository: https://github.com/hmcts
You can find more information about our ways of working in the HMCTS Way: https://hmcts.github.io
In addition, we use a range of other technologies and continue to evolve by employing new technologies that help us deliver better services to our users and continue our Learning and Development.
The Technologies we are also rely on are (not role specific):
- Java to write our backend services
- Node.js to write our frontend services
- Power Platform for low-code development
- UiPath for Robotic Process Automation
- Jenkins for CI/CD
- Dynatrace for application monitoring
- Kubernetes and Docker to run our services
- Azure for most of our infrastructure
- Terraform for infrastructure as code
- Postgres and Redis as our databases.
- GOV.UK Design System for our web interfaces
- Macs to do all the above, * Build, maintain and document low code solutions, following best practices and internal standards.
- Conduct internal testing, quality assurance, and participate in code reviews.
- Continuously learn and stay up to date with relevant technologies, identifying potential issues.
- Ensure product security, data confidentiality, and integrity, raising risks as needed.
- Support and maintain software, including limited out-of-hours work when required.
- Plan development, coordinate integration, and contribute to process improvement.
- Manage service availability effectively and cost-efficiently.
- Build and test system interfaces.
- Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise.
- Design and develop software based on user stories.
- Participate in recruitment and procurement., The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity.
Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) - See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity).
For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location's respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended).
Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer.
All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet.
Flexible working hours
The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ's Flexible Working policy., We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability Statement of Suitability Guidance for the Statement of Suitability Coding Task: when submitting your Personal Statement please complete the following coding task and provide a link to the repository: https://github.com/hmcts/dts-developer-challenge
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. Evidence of Experience CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability Technical Technical Questions Application Form Question Word Limit 250 HMCTS Case Management Coding Challenge. Please complete the coding task below and provide the link to your code repository in your statement of suitability:
https://github.com/hmcts/dts-developer-challenge
Within the answer box, please confirm you have completed the challenge.
If successful, you will move on to the interview stage.
Interview stage assessments
Interview Dates Interviews expected from 28/01/26, but this could be subject to change. Behaviours Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Technical Capability Skill 1 - Programming and Build Capability Skill 2 - Systems integration Capability Skill 3 - Service support Capability Skill 4 - Information Security HMCTS Case Management Coding Challenge. Please complete the coding task below and provide the link to your code repository in your statement of suitability:
https://github.com/hmcts/dts-developer-challenge
Within the answer box, please confirm you have completed the challenge.
If successful, you will move on to the interview stage. Level of security checks required DBS Basic Security Clearance (SC)
Requirements
- Sound knowledge in a wide range of technologies used in an enterprise, such as logging and monitoring, authentication/authorisation, cloud hosting environments, systems integration, source control, package management, Azure Windows Virtual Devices etc.
- An understanding of relational database systems (e.g. MSSQL or Dataverse)
- An understanding of APIs, systems integration, and cloud hosting environments (e.g. Azure).
- Experience of mentoring, coaching or leading other developers
- Experience of working with modern tools and techniques
- An understanding of common security issues and how to mitigate them
- Good communication skills and be able to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams., * Experience developing and deploying enterprise low code solutions using Power Platform or UiPath.
- Sound knowledge of VB.NET
- Sound knowledge of JSON, XML, and XAML for data structuring
- Sound knowledge of HTTP, including the request/response lifecycle, headers, status codes, and the underlying mechanic of web applications
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft 365 Apps including SharePoint, OneDrive, and Excel, * Coding Task - when submitting your Personal Statement please complete the following coding task and provide a link to the repository: https://github.com/hmcts/dts-developer-challenge
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.
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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.
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GDD Assessment - During the interview, you will be assessed against the GDD skills and framework below:
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Capability Skill 1 - Programming and Build
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Capability Skill 2 - Systems integration
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Capability Skill 3 - Service support
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Capability Skill 4 - Information Security
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HMCTS Case Management Coding Challenge
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Behaviours - You will be required to provide evidence of the following key behaviours at Level 3.
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Communicating and Influencing
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Developing Self and Others
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Level of Clearance - To apply for this role, you will be required to successfully complete Security Clearance (SC) level as a condition of appointment and clearance must be cleared before a start date can be agreed. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/sc-guidance-pack-for-applicants
Benefits & conditions
The national salary range is £42,914 - £46,182, London salary range is £49,325 - £53,081. Your salary will be dependent on your base location, The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
Annual Leave
Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service.
There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension
The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Training
The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
Networks
The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.
Support
- A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
- Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
- For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
- To Transformative Business Services (0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk);
- To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
- To the Civil Service Commission (details available here)
As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.
