Join The National Archives’ Digital Archiving team to build and run services that open government and court records for everyone. Our Access to Digital Records products increase transparency and support open justice, while setting best practice for access to digital records.
What you’ll work on:
- Access Your Records (AYR) – secure, self service access for government departments to born digital records transferred to The National Archives (currently in private Beta).
- Find Case Law (FCL) – the public site for judgments and tribunal decisions, including data feeds under an innovative licensing approach—an important step towards open justice.
What you’ll do:
- Own and deliver frontend features across AYR and FCL—set technical direction, write high quality code, and work with external suppliers when needed.
- Operate production services—monitor, troubleshoot, and improve resilience, robustness and stability.
- Coach and mentor developers; line manage a junior colleague.
- Champion secure engineering and consistent standards; contribute to code reviews and quality practices.
- Stay curious and share—engage with the wider dev community, evaluate new technologies, and help colleagues keep up with digital preservation developments.
Contract type: Permanent
Band: F / SEO
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Senior Frontend Developer – Digital Archiving Access Team employer: The National Archives, UK
The National Archives is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within the Chief Executive’s Office that fosters collaboration and professional growth. With a commitment to transparency and governance, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, including a blend of onsite and home working, while engaging with senior stakeholders across government. The culture prioritises integrity and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful contributions to public service.
