Software Developer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Exeter/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Digital Tech: IT Ops |
| Salary | £625 Per Day |
| Start Date | March 19th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7371-PSR1JP00099098 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Software Developer to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Exeter/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Top essential evaluation criteria:
- Able to demonstrate can design, code, test, and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity.
- Languages: using modern standards and technologies including Python and/or Java.
- AWS and Cloud technologies. Can create a dashboard, pulling in from the legacy system to cloud.
Essential:
- JavaScript and Python.
- Can design, code, test, and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity, using modern standards and technologies including Python and/or Java.
- Systems Design, Integration and Service Support.
- Can identify and articulate risks and their potential, impacts.
- Can apply efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology.
- Can define the integration build and co-ordinate build activities across systems to undertake and support integration testing activities.
- Can identify, locate, and fix faults and design support processes for others to follow to keep services operational.
- Understand information security and can design solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered with mitigation of security threats as a core feature.
- Has demonstrable experience. Has done, not just heard of.
- Can share best practises taken from experience/knowledge.
- Experience using SharePoint/Confluence.
- Competence in Jira/Azure.
- Stakeholder management, internal and external stakeholders.
- Can communicate with tech stakeholders as well as non-tech.
- Agile/Kanban/Scrum.
Desirable:
- Security by Design.
- Full stack good but the essentials are JavaScript and Python.
- Public sector experience.
- Qualifications useful to back up experience.
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:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
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- Able to demonstrate can design, code, test, and document programs or scripts of medium-to-high complexity.
