Software Engineer
Location: Telford (Ideally 2 days/week onsite
End Date: 30 November 2025
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required (mandatory due to timesacles of the project)
Rate & Engagement: Inside IR35
Overview:
An experienced Software Engineer is required to join a multi-disciplinary team supporting a large-scale programme within UK central government. This role involves a combination of supporting complex live services and contributing to ongoing project development in a fast-paced agile environment.
Candidates must hold active SC clearance and have recent experience working on central government digital services.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage and resolve live incidents and bugs using tools like ServiceNow
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Triaging and prioritising incoming issues based on severity and business impact
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Implement fixes and enhancements directly or in collaboration with other technical teams
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Contribute to project development tasks as required
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Collaborate with Scrum Masters, DevOps engineers, testers and delivery leads within an established team
Essential Skills & Technologies:
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Java (including Spring Boot and REST API development)
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Oracle Tuxedo
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WebLogic
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SQL and PL/SQL
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Shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Korn)
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Strong understanding of live service support processes in government or regulated environments
Desirable / Nice-to-Have Skills:
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OpenAPI, JSON, SOAP
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WebMethods
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Maestro or Job Scheduler tooling
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Scala
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Wiremock
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C
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Trillium
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Team Environment:
You’ll be working in a well-established agile delivery team (approx. 14-16 people) comprising delivery leads, developers, testers, and DevOps specialists. The environment includes a mix of legacy systems and modern services, requiring both adaptability and technical breadth.
