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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer - **Company:** Ministry of Justice - **Location:** UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £42,914.0 - £46,182.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Cyber Security, Relational Databases, Web Development, Github, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), PostgreSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Package Management Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, AngularJS, Integration Tests, Software Version Control - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/ApplicationMethods?jobId=23579&record=23579 ## About the Role We're seeking a full stack software developer with the ability to develop and deploy high-quality code. The ideal candidate will have: * Experience in a modern object-oriented programming language and knowledge of our tech stack (as detailed above). * Experience in the development of enterprise and public facing applications. * Sound knowledge of HTTP, at least one web development framework (for example Spring Boot or Angular) and at least one relational database system (e.g. PostgreSQL). * Sound knowledge in a wide range of technologies and libraries used in an enterprise, such as logging and monitoring, ORM, authentication/authorisation, cloud hosting environments, systems integration, source control, package management etc. * Experience of working with modern tools and techniques. * An understanding of common security issues and how to mitigate them. * Ability to solve problems in a systematic and analytical way. * Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team., * Experience of mentoring, coaching or leading other developers, either in the workplace or through technical communities and meetups. * An interest in taking on new technical and leadership challenges. * A passion for continuous learning and supporting the development of others. * A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism. * A desire to make a positive impact on the communities we serve., Communicating and Influencing Developing Self and Others Technical GDD Capability Framework Skill 1: Programming and build GDD Capability Framework Skill 2: Systems integration GDD Capability Framework Skill 3: Service support GDD Capability Framework Skill 4: Information security GDD Capability Framework Skill 5: Systems design ## Description We welcome requests for part-time working; however, due to business needs, the minimum working pattern available is 30 hours per week, As a Software Developer you will work with a wide range of stakeholders such as user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, content specialists, 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., * Write, amend, refactor and document code to build complex programs/scripts, and as required leading on these activities. Adhere to internal process and procedures, promoting and advising others which software development standards, processes and procedures to apply. * Constantly seek to learn and further develop your skills as required for your role. Monitor changes in the tech stack you use and alert on any major changes affecting our software. Adhere to industry's best practices, produce well-engineered modern products and guide others to do so in a highly competently manner. * Ensure that products are secure, engineered to mitigate security threats and have the necessary security controls in place. Ensure that information is handled with confidentiality and integrity, and that products are compliant. Identify and raise risks and support Information Assurance activities. * Support and maintain software as required, including in the live environment. Use modern tools to effectively and thoroughly identify, troubleshoot and fix faults. Package and deploy software built. Some activities may be outside the core office hours (in-line with the organisation's policy for OOH). * Plan the development on sets of related stories and coordinate integration tasks across systems. Contribute to selection of the software development approach (plan-driven, iterative/agile etc.) for projects. Identify process optimisation opportunities with guidance and support activities to improve the development process. Choose the most appropriate from a variety of methods of prototyping, actively solicit prototypes with others. * Define, analyse, plan, forecast, measure, maintain and improve all aspects of the availability of services. Control and manage service availability to meet the needs of the business in a cost-effective manner. This includes managing the capability, functionality and sustainability of service components (for example, hardware, software, network resources and software/infrastructure as a service). * Design systems characterised by medium levels of risk, impact, and business or technical complexity. Take designs through the required governance. Review designs of others to ensure the selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. Identify, record and escalate tech debt and medium-level risks. * Define the integration build. Coordinate build activities across systems and undertake and support integration testing activities. * Take a test-driven approach to software development, write complex automation test scripts and participate in testing. Participate in code reviews of own work and leads code reviews of colleagues' work. * Guide and advise others on technical areas you have expertise in, modern development standards and approaches to understand user stories. Coach and mentor more junior colleagues. Lead on, and participate in recruitment as required. * Participate in and lead on procurement activities as required. * Translate user stories to a proposed design and develop software to meet user needs. Collaborate with user researchers, represent users internally and champion user research to focus on all users., * A Statement of Suitability (up to 500 words) which should give us real life examples of how your skills and experience match those needed for this role. We recommend following the STAR format. We are particularly interested in hearing about your hands-on experience using technologies from our core technology stack. Please provide specific examples of where you have used relevant technologies and explain the impact of your work. * Behaviour examples illustrating the Civil Service Behaviours listed under the Application form stage assessments section. * Coding Challenge - 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., 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., Other 1 Other - Assessment Title 1 Coding challenge and discussion Level of security checks required DBS Basic Security Clearance (SC)