Senior Software Developer - Registers of Scotland - SEO

Location

Edinburgh, Glasgow

About the job

Job summary

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

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 

Person specification

Experience:  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 Experience: 

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 

Behaviours 

At the assessment stage you will be interviewed and scored against the below Behaviours: 

Changing and Improving 
Making Effective Decisions 
Managing a Quality Service 

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Managing a Quality Service