M27 - Full Stack Developer (Low code)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to independently deliver key projects while contributing to shared engineering capabilities across the ministry. This role requires strong technical judgment, balancing immediate delivery with long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects independently with minimal supervision
• Make pragmatic technical decisions balancing timelines, scope, and sustainability
• Work across legacy and modern systems (e.g., Java, Appian, OutSystems, Pega, Dynamics)
• Identify and manage technical dependencies and risks early
• Build reusable components, patterns, and frameworks
• Document architecture and implementation decisions
• Contribute to engineering standards and continuous improvement
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and best practices
• Evaluate build vs buy decisions considering constraints (e.g., security, operations)
• Balance short-term delivery with long-term maintainability
• Communicate trade-offs clearly to stakeholders
• Manage and make informed decisions on technical debt

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong foundation in system design and software architecture
• Experience with modern stacks (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Salesforce, AWS/GCC)
• Exposure to both new development and legacy system modernisation
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure practices
• Ability to work independently and deliver outcomes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Experience making pragmatic, business-aware technical decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in government or regulated environments
• Involvement in system modernisation or cloud migration
• Experience building shared frameworks or standards