Scottish Government Recruitment
Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
Job Description
The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) administers pensions for Scottish Teachers, Police, Firefighters, and National Health Service employees on behalf of the Scottish Government. We're responsible for protecting the financial futures of over half a million people, that’s around 1 in 10 people in Scotland. If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive environment, and a career with purpose, you’ll find it at the SPPA. Our office is based in Tweedbank in the Scottish Borders, the train station is a short two-minute walk away and offers regular services to and from Edinburgh Waverley, making it a convenient and well-connected location for commuters. The surrounding area offers access to green space, walking routes, and a strong sense of local community, supporting wellbeing both in and outside of work. Our modern office building is designed to support flexible and collaborative working, with spaces for teamwork, quiet focus, and hybrid working. Colleagues benefit from a comfortable, welcoming environment that reflects our commitment to wellbeing and inclusion.
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As a Software Engineer at SPPA, you’ll maintain and enhance the agency's Python-based Standalone Pension Calculator which is central to the McCloud Remedy Programme, helping ensure fair pension choices for public sector workers
- while building secure, scalable solutions using modern technologies in a collaborative, user-focused environment. This role will form part of the SPPA Development Team, a sub-team of SPPA Information Technology.
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Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain Python-based software solutions - including the standalone pension calculator- using modern frameworks and tools.
- Design secure, scalable systems and components following established architectural patterns and development standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet user needs and strategic goals.
- Contribute to cloud-based deployments and support ongoing maintenance and fault resolution.
- Participate in code reviews, prototyping, and knowledge sharing to uphold quality and support team development.
- Translate user stories and specifications into detailed technical designs and implementations.
- Embed security controls and ensure compliance with information security standards throughout the development lifecycle.
- Continuously improve development processes by identifying deficiencies and supporting optimisation initiatives.
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