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# Associate Software Engineer

- **Company:** Social Security Scotland
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Salary:** £34,936.0 - £37,894.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Software Applications, Cyber Security, DevOps, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, User-Centered Design
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=494f5c6840ad02d7

## About the Role

* Experience of contributing to the development of low-complexity software components and working collaboratively as part of a wider team to deliver larger solutions.
 * Understanding of core Modern JavaScript Framework and/or AEM concepts, with the ability to deliver straightforward development tasks and user stories, seeking feedback and guidance where needed.

Behaviours:

 * Communicating and Influencing (Level 2)
 * Working Together (Level 2), Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

## Description

Are you looking to grow your career in software engineering? Join Social Security Scotland and help build digital services that make a real difference to people's lives across Scotland.

As an Associate Software Engineer, you'll work as part of a supportive and collaborative team, contributing to the development, maintenance and improvement of modern digital services. You'll have the opportunity to work with experienced engineers, learn new technologies, and develop your technical skills through hands-on experience, coaching and mentoring.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their software engineering career who is keen to learn, solve problems and build high-quality digital solutions. You'll be supported to develop your knowledge across software development, testing, security, user-centred design and modern engineering practices, while gaining valuable experience working within a large public sector organisation.

At Social Security Scotland, continuous learning and professional development are encouraged. You'll have access to training, development opportunities and a clear pathway to progress your career within the Digital Profession. Whether you're building on existing experience or taking the next step in your career, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation and personal growth.

Together, we deliver digital services that are secure, accessible and user-focused, helping provide vital support to people across Scotland.

An Associate Software Engineer learns on the job by delivering software components.

At this role level, you will:

 * develop skills while working under supervision to deliver stories in a multidisciplinary team
 * understand and be proficient in different types of testing
 * be aware of but not responsible for security

GDD Pay Supplement
This post is part of the Government Digital and Data (GDD) profession and currently attracts a £6,000 annual GDD pay supplement, which is paid monthly. Pay supplements are reviewed regularly., * Support the development, testing, maintenance and improvement of software applications, services and infrastructure.

 * Assist in designing, building and documenting software components, programs and scripts, following established standards and guidance.
 * Work from user stories and requirements to help deliver solutions that meet user needs and improve user experience.
 * Contribute to system integration activities, including building and testing interfaces between systems.
 * Help identify, investigate and resolve software faults and technical issues using agreed processes and procedures.
 * Support the delivery of secure solutions by following information security requirements and applying security controls.
 * Assist with maintaining service availability, reliability and performance to ensure systems can meet expected demand.
 * Use prototyping techniques to explore ideas, test solutions and support development activities.
 * Collaborate with colleagues and wider project teams to contribute to the design and delivery of larger systems.
 * Apply modern software engineering standards, tools and practices, with support and guidance from experienced team members., * UK nationals
 * nationals of the Republic of Ireland
 * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
 * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
 * nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
 * individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service