Software Engineer

We're hiring a Software Engineer with skills in Node.js / JavaScript to help us transform how people across the UK access essential public services.We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

Strong experience with APIs, RESTful services, microservice architectures, and developing in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, including containerisation.Good understanding of TDD/BDD, with hands-on experience building robust automated test suites to support continuous deployment.Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL and MongoDB, and designing/consuming APIs using an API-first approach.Ability to build accessible, resilient and scalable software, including user interfaces, monitoring system stability, and contributing to high-quality engineering practices within agile teams.Supports wider engineering communities by providing technical guidance, helping develop reusable services and libraries, and contributing to strategic direction across product teams.You and your role Our Software Engineers work with freedom and autonomy. We write code and make decisions which shape the future engineering landscape of DWP and build and improve public services used by millions of people.We develop, build and support products and applications using open source technology. We work as part of multi-functional agile delivery teams - you'll spend time collaborating, but have plenty of time to get your head down and code too. You'll work with APIs, RESTful services and microservice architectures, developing in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and using containerisation to deliver resilient solutions.You'll apply TDD and BDD practices, build robust automated test suites and work with SQL or NoSQL databases including Postgres, MySQL and MongoDB. We'll give you the tools and time to build your skills and learn new tricks - with coaching, mentoring, qualifications and formal learning, meet-ups or whatever else works for you.

Pay: We offer pay for this role of £44,447 - £59,813 based on our assessment of your capability.Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £13,458 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:Time off volunteering and charitable givingBring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and moreInterest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticketProfessional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.And we have an award-winning environment and culture:2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awardsDiverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just three stages:Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.Coding Test: To be completed within a week.Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your applicationJBRP1_UKTJ