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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Developer - **Company:** Home Office - **Location:** Sheffield, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £47,200.0 - £50,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computer Programming, Data Stores, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Neo4j, Node.Js, Office Suite, SAS (Software), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Data Processing, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Software Troubleshooting, Backend, Git, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Data Management, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control, Docker, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c33ba039730e8f17 ## About the Role Do you have experience in TypeScript?, This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements., You’ll have a demonstrable passion for software development, with the following skills or proven experience in: * Developing scalable, maintainable code using modern programming languages and frameworks (PROG) * Applying software design principles and patterns to deliver robust solutions (SWDN) * Testing software using unit, integration, and/or BDD/TDD practices to ensure quality and reliability (TEST) * Troubleshooting and debugging issues across development and production environments (ASUP) * Using version control systems (e.g. Git) and CI/CD pipelines to manage and deliver code efficiently (SINT) * Managing and manipulating data effectively within applications and data stores (DATM) SFIA capability framework Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) is the technical framework that sets the standard capability and development of all levels in the Home Office. This is a link to the capability framework: All skills A - Z English (sfia-online.org). We use set SFIA technical skills to form our interview questions and we will assess you against these technical skills during the selection process. The essential skills listed above are reflective of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession Career Framework (based on the industry standard SFIA framework). Use the SFIA levels of responsibility to understand what would be expected for each technical skills listed below. Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: * Software design (SWDN) - Level 3 * Programming/software Development (PROG) - Level 3 * Testing (TEST) - Level 3 * Systems integration and build (SINT) - Level 3 * Data management (DATM) - Level 3 * Application support (ASUP) - Level 3, For meaningful security checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. Learn more on our website. Security Checks - Home Office Careers. Please note that this role requires Security Check (SC) clearance, which would normally need 5 years’ UK residency in the past 5 years. However, in exceptional circumstances security clearance applications for candidates who have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years may be considered. Failure to meet this residency requirement will result in your security clearance application being rejected., We are unable to sponsor any individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas as we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License. ## Description We are looking for people who are passionate about Engineering to join our community led team in Shared Applications Service (SAS). You will work in agile multidisciplinary teams with over 200 engineers in a modern cloud environment using the latest technologies. Our purpose as a team is to bring technical understanding in-house for over 600 Home Office applications. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office. Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital., The Developer works on software components that form part of a product. You will be involved in designing, running and improving software that meets user needs. You will typically work under the guidance of senior colleagues in your team. You will work to our technical standards writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach, ensuring the code is open as far as possible and can be re-used., We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies, we have a large range in the Home Office including: * Backend: Node.js, Python * Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, * Data: Elasticsearch, Mongodb, Neo4j * DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker * AI: Github Copilot, Your main day to day responsibilities will be: * Delivering secure, reliable and scalable software in your team; undertaking a breadth of development tasks. * Designing new software using appropriate tools and in line with standards, proving designs through prototyping. * Reporting on system performance and supporting test activities; keeping documentation up to date. * Supporting services you have delivered through regular maintenance activities, balancing your work with your leadership. * Working with other engineers to deliver new capability, for instance improved CI/CD pipelines or test approaches. All our engineers will be expected to embody an open and positive approach, supporting the Home Office in: * Progressing the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession, understanding all roles and helping to build our community. * Working and assessing to appropriate standards: for instance, accessibility, the GDS service standard and our own community practices. * Improving our skills and approaches as well as keeping up to speed with the technology landscape, The allowance values are set by the Home Office, subject to remaining in a qualifying role. This allowance is non-contractual, subject to an annual review and could be withdrawn at any time. For both new entrants and existing civil servants, the total compensation offer is a combination of base salary and, if applicable, a capability-based allowance. The pay ranges for this role are National: £47,200 - £50,200 and London: £51,200 - £54,200. New entrants to the Civil Service will start on the pay range minimum. For existing civil servants, our policies on level transfer and promotion will apply. Reasonable Adjustments If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: * Contact Government Recruitment Service via HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. * Complete the “Assistance Required” section in the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a language service professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks., * 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 ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)