The Scouts
Senior Software Developer
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Job Title: Senior Software Developer
Salary: £72,325 per annum, Band H, Level 3 - Inclusive of OLW & Market Supplement
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London with Hybrid working option
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
About The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our growing Digital team and help bring software development in-house at Scouts.
Key Responsibilities
As our Senior Software Developer, you will:
- Build and improve Scouts’ digital systems, including our Membership System and website.
- Develop new digital tools and services for our members and volunteers.
- Take ownership of software from design and development through to ongoing maintenance.
- Work closely with staff and volunteers to understand needs and deliver practical solutions.
- Help keep our systems secure, reliable and easy to maintain.
- Explore new technologies, including AI, and help shape how we develop digital services.
About You
What you’ll bring as our Senior Software Developer:
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- Strong experience in software development, including front-end and back-end web development.
- Experience working with databases, APIs and cloud-based systems.
- Experience delivering and maintaining digital products or services.
- A strong focus on building secure, reliable and good-quality software.
- A practical, collaborative and problem-solving approach, with the ability to adapt and learn.
- An interest in using new technology, including AI, to improve how we work.
- A degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience is welcome.
Why Scouts?
This is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to how people experience work at Scouts, helping create a positive culture where people can thrive and do their best work.
What We Offer As Our Senior Software Developer
- We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
- Flexible working options to suit you, your role, and your team
- A double-matched pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
- A family-friendly approach, with generous family leave policies
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Telephone Interviews will be held w/c 12th October 2026.
Panel Interviews will be held w/c 26th October 2026.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
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