Senior Software Developer

Are you experienced in software development using Javascript or TypeScript?

Would you like to work on nationally recognised digital projects?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

We offer hybrid working – giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work.

You will be part of our expanding internal Application Development team, which develops and maintains several mission critical hybrid mobile applications for iOS. 

Our applications are used by DVSA staff to perform essential activities such as the capture of practical driving tests, roadside enforcement encounters and annual vehicle tests.

We’re striving to create a place that’s great to work in. We heavily invest in our development teams, to enable you to advance your career and knowledge by giving you the opportunity to use modern, cutting-edge cloud and mobile development technologies built on modern development languages and frameworks.

There’s never been a better time to join the DVSA.

Our Digital-first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow.  

Click here to find out more the award-winning services we work on and what’s on offer for you, helping drive your career forward.

As a Senior Software Developer, you will be designing, building, and testing software that makes a real difference to our frontline staff and helps improve road safety

You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team using Agile delivery methodologies, delivering solutions focused on user needs.

You will:

• Have experience in web front-end or back-end development, with detailed knowledge of at least one programming language preferably Javascript or TypeScript.
• Work with our development teams to ensure we build sustainable and robust digital products.
• Work to modern development standards, practices, and techniques

• Develop solutions that put the user and user experience first

For further information please see the attached Role Profile.

Additional Information

This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham or Birmingham. Your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.

Government Digital and Data Profession Allowance

The role is part of the Government Digital and Data profession and utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.

The base pay is £40,808. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £16,592.

The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process.

Please note, the new Capability–Based Pay Framework comes into effect on 1st August 2024 and this will be the earliest available start date for this role.

Here are more details on the pay framework.