Software Engineer

On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Software Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 3 month contract (with potential extension) based Hybrid in London.

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic development team. As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining our web applications with a focus on React and AWS Technologies. You should be passionate about creating innovative solutions, championing best practices and driving technical excellence.

As a Software Engineer, you will have relevant experience in:
. JavaScript, React, Node.js and TypeScript.
. Strong experience in writing reusable, testable components, within React.
. Proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6) and JSX syntax.
. Experience with building and maintaining RESTful API's using Node.js.
. Ability to write optimised SQL queries for data retrieval, manipulation and management.
. Experience with developing accessible, responsive layouts using componentised CSS/SASS.
. Developing and maintaining applications in serverless environments using distributed architecture and AWS tools including Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Cognito & RDS.
. Working practices such as test-driven development or behaviour-driven development.
. TypeScript testing using Jest or a similar framework and React Testing Library or Enzyme for component testing.

Desirable to have:
. Familiarity with SQL database concepts and hands on experience with PostgreSQL.
. Familiarity with version control using Git.
. Experience of continuous integration and continuous delivery using Github actions.
. Experience of working in an Agile environment.
. Knowledge of software engineering practices and design patterns.
. Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams, including individuals from various disciplines to deliver high quality software.
. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey technical concepts to team members and stakeholders.
. Experience of end to end testing eg Cypress.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".