Software Developer (Low Code) - HM Courts and Tribunals Service - SEO in Manchester

Location: East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber.

Introduction: These are exciting times at HM Court and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). As an agency of the MoJ, we support the judiciary across England and Wales to deliver justice by running courts and tribunals and processing outcomes, and we are looking for talented people to help us achieve our ambitions. It will be challenging, important and rewarding. HMCTS Digital and Technology Services (DTS) is a specialist technology directorate which provides support to HMCTS in the use of IT and Digital. DTS is creating a place in which it is great to do work and part of our offer is brilliant training opportunities and support from expert colleagues. As well as that you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued.

Job Description: We’re seeking a Low Code Software Developer with the ability to develop and deploy high-quality enterprise-grade low code solutions. As a Software Developer at HMCTS you will work with a wide range of stakeholders such as user researchers, product managers, designers, business analysts, delivery managers and digital architects, all of whom share a vision for making better government through smarter use of technology. You will innovate to radically transform public services for the better.

Examples of products can be found in our GitHub repository: GitHub. You can find more information about our ways of working in the HMCTS Way: HMCTS Way.

Technologies we also rely on (not role specific):

• Java to write our backend services
• Node.js to write our frontend services
• Power Platform for low-code development
• UiPath for Robotic Process Automation
• Jenkins for CI/CD
• Dynatrace for application monitoring
• Kubernetes and Docker to run our services
• Azure for most of our infrastructure
• Terraform for infrastructure as code
• Postgres and Redis as our databases
• GOV.UK Design System for our web interfaces
• Macs to do all the above

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain and document low code solutions, following best practices and internal standards.
• Conduct internal testing, quality assurance, and participate in code reviews.
• Continuously learn and stay up to date with relevant technologies, identifying potential issues.
• Ensure product security, data confidentiality, and integrity, raising risks as needed.
• Support and maintain software, including limited out-of-hours work when required.
• Plan development, coordinate integration, and contribute to process improvement.
• Manage service availability effectively and cost-efficiently.
• Build and test system interfaces.
• Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise.
• Design and develop software based on user stories.
• Participate in recruitment and procurement.

Skills & Experience:

• Sound knowledge in a wide range of technologies used in an enterprise, such as logging and monitoring, authentication/authorisation, cloud hosting environments, systems integration, source control, package management, Azure Windows Virtual Devices etc.
• An understanding of relational database systems (e.g. MSSQL or Dataverse).
• An understanding of APIs, systems integration, and cloud hosting environments (e.g. Azure).
• Experience of mentoring, coaching or leading other developers.
• Experience of working with modern tools and techniques.
• An understanding of common security issues and how to mitigate them.
• Good communication skills and be able to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience developing and deploying enterprise low code solutions using Power Platform or UiPath.
• Sound knowledge of VB.NET.
• Sound knowledge of JSON, XML, and XAML for data structuring.
• Sound knowledge of HTTP, including the request/response lifecycle, headers, status codes, and the underlying mechanic of web applications.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft 365 Apps including SharePoint, OneDrive, and Excel.