Software Developer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Exeter/Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Central Government |
| Salary | £625 Per Day |
| Start Date | April 1st, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Priyanka Dubey |
| Job Ref | 7369 - PSR1JP00099387 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Software Developer to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Exeter/Hybrid.
Job Summary:
This post is within Atlas Team in Consumer Digital. Atlas team aims to understand the important weather data for web scale platforms and make available the latest science and data through common capability APIs that are robust and well architected.
A developer delivers software components that form part of a product.
At this role level, you will:
- Develop software to meet user needs.
- Follow best practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines.
- Write clean, secure and well-tested code.
- Coach and mentor more junior colleagues.
- Operate the services you build and identify issues in production.
- Software developer - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework.
Essential and Desirable criteria as follows:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Experts by nature).
- Proven ability of designing, implementing and delivering quality and efficient software using Amazon Web Services to deliver data via APIs (We keep evolving).
- Good communication skills that adapt to all level of stakeholders (We're better together).
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and lead development activities.
- Demonstrable skills in Python software development.
- Demonstrable skills in AWS CDK.
- Experience of source control systems such a git.
- Experience of AGILE approach to software development following GDS principles.
- Experience of using AI / Prompt engineering to aid development.
- Experience of scientific data formats such as NetCDF, BUFR, GRIB.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
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- Develop software to meet user needs.
