Overview

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our development and maintenance teams and help keep the UK’s welfare systems secure, reliable, and ready for the future. You’ll support critical services and play a key role in modernising legacy systems as we move to cloud platforms.

The role is with DWP Digital, the UK’s largest government department. You’ll join a supportive engineering community and have time and tools to build your skills through coaching, mentoring, and formal learning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legacy platforms remain secure and reliable while supporting their evolution into scalable, cloud-based services.
• Tackle incidents, implement essential changes, and integrate modern technologies to improve resilience, automation, and citizen experience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and service owners to challenge delivery and product direction when appropriate.

Skills, knowledge and experience

How you’ll be assessed:

1. Personal Details application form.
2. Employment history showing relevant work experience, skills, qualifications and accomplishments.
3. Personal statement with evidence of:

• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL scripting.
• Working knowledge of development and deployment in Cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Experience in supporting and maintaining complex legacy applications in live environments.
• Experience managing incidents and problems with a focus on service continuity.
• Stakeholder management of service owners and ability to challenge delivery and products.

• Experience in Linux administration, shell scripting (KSH, Bash) and server configuration to modify or enhance applications across multiple programming languages.

Location & hybrid working

You’ll join us in one of our digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient. We operate a hybrid model—some time at home and some time in a hub.

Pay, pension and holidays

Pay up to £58,347, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions. Holidays start at 26 days and rise to 31 days over time; up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time plus public holidays.

Benefits

• Flexible working and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Inclusivity programs and the opportunity to bring your authentic self to work
• Discounts and savings, interest-free transport loans, and professional development opportunities

Process

We have a two-stage application and selection process:

• Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs with full instructions when you click through.
• Interview: a single-stage online interview.

Click Apply for more information and to start your application.