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Senior Software Developer - Registers of Scotland - SEO
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Location
Hybrid working model. Contractual base either at Meadowbank House, Edinburgh (EH8 7AU), or St Vincent Plaza, Glasgow (G2 5LD). You will be expected to attend one of these locations as required by the role.
About The Job
Job summary
- Grade: Senior Executive Officer
- Total remuneration: £60,291 - £70,987
- Pay Supplement: The base salary for this role is £50,243-£59,156. This job qualifies for Digital, Data and Technology Annual Pay supplement 20% is included in the total remuneration above.
- Pension: 28.97% of base salary (RoS contribution)
- Annual leave: 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service.
- Duration: Permanent
- Working Pattern: 35 hours per week. We are a flexible employer and will consider a variety of working patterns on a case-by-case basis. For example, compressed hours, term-time working or part-time working.
- Location: Hybrid working model. Contractual base either at Meadowbank House, Edinburgh (EH8 7AU), or St Vincent Plaza, Glasgow (G2 5LD). You will be expected to attend one of these locations as required by the role.
- Department: IT Development
- Directorate: Digital, Data and Technology
- Role Reports to: IT Development Manager
- Closing date: 20 August at 11.59pm
- Number of vacancies: 2 (Please Note: If this campaign establishes a reserve list, we may make an offer at a lower grade (HEO). Any offer will be discussed with you before it is confirmed)
About Registers Of Scotland (RoS)
Join an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation. Registers of Scotland is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Our full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house. We work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with us through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques.
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Our Tech stack
- Backend: Java, Python and related frameworks Spring Boot, Flask
- Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript and related frameworks React, Next.js
- DevOps: AWS, OpenShift, GitLab CI/CD
- Data: PostgreSQL, PostGIS, MongoDB, Informix
The Role
Join our innovative tech team as a Senior Software Developer and help shape the future of RoS! We’re looking for a passionate and experienced developer to lead exciting projects, solve complex challenges, and create top-tier software. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a talented, collaborative team where your ideas and contributions will truly make a difference. You will work on cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies and methodologies and have clear pathways for career progression and opportunities to take on leadership roles.
Job Description
On a typical day you will…
- Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable software systems
- Lead the development of new features, from concept to production, ensuring quality and performance standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, ensuring minimal disruption to users
- Review and improve code written by team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning
- Actively contribute to technical discussions and decisions regarding architecture and design
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and DevOps to create seamless, impactful software experiences
- Stay ahead of industry trends and actively contribute to the improvement of our development practices
- Mentor junior developers and help them grow through code reviews, pair programming, and sharing knowledge
- Participate in community events, department meetups run by the developers, software developers led communities of practice, and contribute to shared projects
- Provide line management for software developers, including regular 1:1s and performance reviews
- Set clear objectives and expectations for direct reports
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Person specification
Essential Criteria – Skills And Attributes For Success
We will assess you against the following Experience and Technical skills during the application and the assessment process:
- Significant experience as a software engineer
- Proven ability to take ownership of complex development projects and deliver quality solutions on time
- Comfortable working in agile environments, collaborating with diverse teams, and adapting to change
- You can demonstrate commitment to producing high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code
- You have a curious mindset and are eager to tackle complex problems and find creative solutions
- You enjoy collaborating with others, whether it’s pairing with teammates or brainstorming with cross-functional groups
- Experience of line management, including supporting the professional development of direct reports
- Experience in managing performance and resource allocation within a technical team
- You value growth, both personally and professionally, and enjoy mentoring others
- You want to make an impact; your work directly contributes to the organisation’s success and provides a service to the people of Scotland
Technical
- Strong experience with programming languages (Java, Python, TypeScript) and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Flask, React)
- Experience with container platforms (Docker, OpenShift)
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern DevOps tools
- Experience with version control tools (GitLab) and building CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL)
- Solid understanding of designing and developing RESTful APIs or microservices
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