Lead Software Developer

Lead Software Developer

Rate: £560/day (Inside IR35)
Clearance: BPSS
Location: Remote
Sector: Public Sector

Project Overview
An agile project addressing the County Parish Holding (CPH) registration process for livestock keepers, currently entering Private Beta. You'll help build a GOV.UK Front End service and supporting APIs that integrate with existing government systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Prototype and develop a GOV.UK Front End service
• Build APIs to receive, process, and integrate data with existing government systems
• Work within a wider agile team to plan development activities
• Develop, test, and review code within a small development team

Required Technical Skills

• Node.js, HAPI
• REST, OpenAPI
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
• Jest, Vitest
• Git, GitHub
• AWS
• Docker
• GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
• Jira, Azure DevOps
• AI-assisted coding tools (eg GitHub Copilot) alongside code review/quality controls
• Awareness of secure development practices (vulnerability scanning, OWASP)

Personal Attributes

• User-first mindset, evidence-based service design
• Writes open-by-default, reusable code
• Strong at breaking down work and defining acceptance criteria

If this matches your skills and experience, please apply today!