Registers of Scotland
Senior Software Engineer
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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.
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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This job is for you if you want…
- Work with purpose: working for the people of Scotland to set the bar for land and property registration worldwide.
- Flexible and hybrid working: depending on the role and team requirements, work when and where it’s best for you and your stakeholders.
- Benefits: enjoy pay progression, pension contributions of up to 28.97%, up to a year’s parental leave, and 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service.
- Investment in professional development: we invest in all our people so that they have the right skills to be productive and confident in their job.
- Diversity and Inclusion: We are an ‘Investor in People’ and a ‘Disability Confident’ employer. We are inclusive, stronger together, and committed to putting our people first.
- Positive work culture: RoS is an agile, digital organisation using leading-edge technology. Colleagues understand their role in achieving our strategy and have the autonomy to deliver.
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