Job Description

SC Cleared Senior Software engineer

ASAP Start

28/08 finish - strong expectation for extension

£450 Outside ir35

Remote

Details below

Technical Requirements

Core Tech Stack

Python

TypeScript

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

AWS‑hosted environment

Additional Useful Experience

Familiarity with GDS design framework, (url removed) component libraries, and templating models

Experience with authentication integrations (handled via third‑party provider)

Exposure to Java (beneficial but not required)

Strong automated testing skills — no separate QA function, engineers write their own tests

Ability to work with AI tooling (e.g., Copilot); experience guiding best practices is a plus

Practices include:

Pairing

TDD

PR reviews

Fast‑moving ticket flow

No appetite for engineers who over‑discuss or over‑spike — the team values momentum, pragmatism, and delivery focus

Team Culture & Expectations

Collaborative, supportive, and delivery‑driven

High‑profile project → blockers get resolved quickly

Looking for someone who:

Pushes for continuous improvement

Keeps work flowing through the board

Is proactive, decisive, and comfortable working at pace

Fits well into a friendly, pragmatic engineering culture

Location & Working Pattern

Fully remote

Occasional team meet‑ups (approx. once every three months)

Meet‑ups may be in any MOJ office, not necessarily London

Travel is flexible — if difficult or costly, the team can accommodate